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Kyoto is home to many businesses that practice "long-term management," passing down culture for over a thousand years. Rather than simply preserving tradition, these businesses have an approach as "social enterprises/local zebra businesses" that weave value into the future while harmonizing with the environment and local community. Experience programs offered by these businesses are not only activities for tourists, but also an opportunity for "site visits" to directly experience business models that create social impact. In this article, we introduce sustainability-related experiences, organized in collaboration with BEYOND2025, one of Japan's largest social conferences, and the JTB Kyoto branch.
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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.
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The Kyoto branch of the Japan Tourist Association (JTB) jointly hosted the "GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course" in Kyoto City to learn about the international standards of sustainable tourism. In addition to learning about GSTC standards and good practices through lectures and fieldwork, participants also analyzed their own company's efforts to deepen their understanding.
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This service allows you to drop off your luggage at a designated counter after arriving at Kansai International Airport, and have it delivered to you on the same day. Sightseeing while climbing stairs or walking uphill with luggage can be challenging, so we highly recommend making use of this service!
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A reservation taxi service in central Kyoto, with reservations made up to the day before. No reservation fee, and a safe taxi with confirmation of dispatch in advance. Shared ride option available, up to 50%OFF
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"Tadasu Noh" is an outdoor Noh performance set in the Kamo Mioya Shrine Dance Hall (an important cultural property), which was originally performed in front of Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa and other distinguished feudal lords in 1464, about 550 years ago, and was revived for the first time in 550 years on the occasion of the 34th Shikinen Sengu (yearly rebuilding) of Kamo Mioya Shrine. In 2019, to commemorate the enthronement of Reiwa, the performance was renamed "Tadasu Noh" and has been held every year as a post-ceremony ritual for the Kamo Festival (Aoi Festival). The shrine rebuilding ceremony at Kamo Mioya Shrine began 2,100 years ago, and the 60th rebuilding ceremony in 2036 will be held. Furthermore, by imperial decree of Emperor Go-Ichijo, the system of Shikinen Sengu was established, with the first one being held every 20 years on April 13, 1036. The 35th Shikinen Sengu will mark the auspicious anniversary of 1,000 years.
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A convenient service for those using Japan Airlines (JAL)♪ This service will deliver your baggage that you checked in at the airport before boarding to your hotel on the same day. After you arrive at Itami Airport, you do not need to collect your baggage and can enjoy sightseeing right away.
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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.
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Since its opening, the National Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC Kyoto) has hosted nearly 18,000 conferences and events, laying the foundation for the history and conventions of international conferences in Japan.
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Welcome to the "Uji Matcha Journey." In this program, you will learn about the manufacturing process of Uji matcha and discover its connection to the SDGs through the experience of making matcha with your own hands. First, at the museum, you will explore the entire process from tea cultivation to production, and how Uji tea became a brand. Next, you will actually experience the traditional manufacturing process of matcha in an experiential class led by a Japanese tea instructor. Through this journey, you will discover how a cup of matcha is connected to the earth and deepen your understanding of the SDGs.
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