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Enjoy a traditional Kyoto dance performance by geisha and maiko and a tour of the Gion Flower District Art MuseumHanamachi Art MuseumKyoto DanceKYOTOLink Kyotomaikogeishatraditional craftsLINK KYOTOKyoto tourism moralsKyoto sustainable tourismsustainablecarbon neutralKyoto sightseeingKyoto's Unique VenuesKyoto cultureEmpty-handed sightseeingEntertainment districttraditional culture
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① Visit to the "Silk White Fabric Museum" (Time required: about 15 minutes) The Silk White Fabric Museum is a museum specializing in kimono white fabric. We will introduce the process of making one roll of white fabric, including cocoon production by domestic silkworm farmers and the amount of cocoons needed for a kimono. ② "Hand loom experience" (Time required: about 15 minutes) An in-house instructor will demonstrate the hand loom and explain the mechanism of warp and weft threads, and you can enjoy weaving using an actual hand loom. ③ Gold-colored Yuzen workshop (Time required: about 1 hour and 30 minutes) You will enjoy the experience of coloring pure silk fabric, a high-quality material used in kimonos, with dyes applied using the Yuzen technique and finishing with gold leaf processing.Link KyotoKyoto experiencetraditional craftsLINK KYOTOKyoto sustainable tourismsustainableKyoto sightseeingKyoto culturetraditional culture
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This is a rare opportunity to be introduced to a real Kyoto maiko (or geisha), learn, enjoy the senses, and be enchanted as you watch the maiko perform traditional Kyoto dance, interact with her, ask questions, and take souvenir photos. -
Matcha Experience at Sumiya RyokanPrivate experiencePrivate ExperienceSumiya RyokanMatcha ExperienceKYOTOKyoto experienceTea ceremonylong-established storeMatchatea roomLINK KYOTOhistoryexperienceKyoto's Unique VenuesgenuineKyoto culturetraditional culture
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The fabric is dyed while being tied with thread and under pressure to prevent the dye from soaking into the pressured areas, and the pattern is created using the traditional rolling tie-dye technique. The way the pleats are gathered and the way the string is wrapped around it will affect how the white background appears, so it's all about skill in deciding which parts to dye. You can choose from a rich selection of 20 colors. You will end up with a one-of-a-kind, original piece of work that is just yours. You can take your work home with you.experiencetaikenKYOTOLINK KYOTOhistoryexperienceKyoto's Unique VenuesKyoto culture
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Watch a maiko dance at the Japanese-style residence "Okazaki-an" (meal included)Japanese ResidenceOkazakianDance AppreciationOkazakiKYOTOLink KyotoKyoto experiencespecialmaikogeishaLINK KYOTOKyoto sightseeingKyoto's Unique VenuesgenuineKyoto culturetraditional culture
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Upcycle discarded matcha, such as matcha that accumulates in air purifier filters and cannot be sold for consumption. A world first! This is an experience where you can make your own incense sticks using 100% matcha as the scent ingredient. You can take home 6-7 sticks of incense you made, as well as a special incense burner and candles.UpcycleUJIMATCHAIncenseAromaexperienceKYOTOupcycleLink KyotoUjiMatchaLINK KYOTOexperienceKyoto's Unique Venues
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Heian Shrine was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the founding of the capital in Kyoto, which was called Heian-kyo. The shrine is the home of two important imperial deities; Emperor Kammu, the emperor who founded Kyoto, and Emperor Komei, the emperor who founded the base of modern Japan. Since it was founded over 100years ago, the shrine has been a well-known place for the local people. The main building of the shrine is a copy of an early Heian period palace where important national rituals were held. It is the only building in Kyoto that retains the appearance that defined the capital 1200 years ago. -
The Gion Festival, a festival of Yasaka Shrine, originated from the Gion Goryoe ceremony to appease the vengeful spirits of plague. It is said to have begun in 869, when a nationwide epidemic broke out and 66 spears, each about six meters long, were erected to worship Emperor Gozu, in prayer for the plague to go away, in reference to the number of provinces at the time. This Gion Goryoe ceremony has been an annual event since 970. The festival then became lively towards the end of the Heian period, and eventually the modern-day Yamahoko floats appeared during the Muromachi period. The number of these Yamahoko floats increased year by year, and by the mid-15th century, as many as 58 Yamahoko floats were parading around the area, almost exactly as they are today. -
Furukawacho Shopping District Lifestyle/Food Culture Experience This is a plan where you can choose two of the following five experiences. All experiences will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide.LINK KYOTOShirakawaFurukawa TownChion-in TempleexperienceKyoto's Unique VenuesFood cultureKyoto cultureJapanese sakeKyoto cuisineJapanese foodtraditional culture
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