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Sustainability
Sustainability
The future that LINK KYOTO aims for
Kyoto is a well-known international cultural and tourist city.
At the same time, it is a sustainable city where tradition and innovation have continued to repeat themselves over a long history spanning more than a thousand years.
From the previous model of mass tourism, which had a great impact even before the coronavirus pandemic, we have decided to change the way of tourism that prioritizes restoring Kyoto to its original form, avoiding excessive commercialization that is causing the deterioration of Kyoto's living environment and Kyoto culture. Shift to a way of being.
We at LINK KYOTO will promote sustainable tourism based on the following policy.
What we aspire to be
1. Responsibility for arranging
We prefer to choose accommodations and businesses that are committed to sustainable tourism or have a sustainable tourism certification.We do not operate tours that may adversely affect the natural, cultural, or social environment.In addition, our main guides, tour conductors, and local staff receive training in advance, and each tour destination is taught the principles of sustainability in tourism in general, as well as manners when visiting special areas such as World Heritage Sites, protected areas, and national parks. to know the important points.
2. Implementation of sustainability education
LINK KYOTO recommends that employees attend the Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP). The training course will be attended by a wide variety of professionals in the tourism industry, including hotel and tour operator managers and staff, regional managers, government officials, consultants, NGOs, academic institutions, etc., to promote sustainable tourism practices. efforts to facilitate the transition of
3.Tourism design for sustainable development
At LINK・KYOTO, we design tourism that emphasizes the global environment, cross-cultural exchange, and regional contribution.
Category 1.Environment (ECO) friendly
Prioritize the use of modes of transportation with low CO2 emissions and vehicles that minimize adverse effects on the environment.
We will reduce unnecessary items during the tour and prioritize the use of recyclable items.
By using ingredients that are locally produced for local consumption, we contribute to the reduction of energy and CO2 generated during the transportation of ingredients.
We support the carbon offset program to compensate for the CO2 emitted by the tour by absorbing it elsewhere and protect the future of the earth.
It provides an opportunity to learn hands-on about protecting the natural environment.
Category 2. Intercultural exchange
We provide an opportunity to learn experientially about preserving culture and art.
In sightseeing exchange tours, we will prepare new contents that make use of wit and characteristics without damaging the intrinsic value of the region, leading to regional revitalization.
By providing opportunities to learn about the culture, nature, and history of the region and interact with the local people, we will share the wisdom and stories of the region, deeply impress the tour participants, and instill pride and spontaneity in the local residents. bring.
By providing traditional cuisine (local cuisine) using local ingredients, we promote food culture and contribute to cultural heritage.
Category 3.Social contribution
By providing a place for interaction between tour participants and community-based companies, we directly generate revenue for the region and contribute to economic growth.
We will work to improve the relationship between lodging facilities and local producers, especially supporting the production and distribution of local ingredients and souvenirs.
In order to preserve nature, art, and culture, we will donate part of the travel fee to social projects such as local associations and use it for community-based activities.
A portion of the tour fee will be used for activities and workshops that promote sustainability education.
Kyoto is an ancient capital where you can enjoy the changing scenery of each season. In autumn, you can see colorful autumn leaves all over the city. "Autumn Leaves News" introduces information on famous autumn foliage spots in and around Kyoto, from classic spots to hidden gems. There are countless spots to see autumn leaves in Kyoto, including the shrines and temples along the Higashiyama, Kitayama, and Nishiyama mountains, gardens and parks in the city, and even a little further afield to the Ohara area, where mountain village scenery remains. Why not visit Kyoto in the fall and find your favorite spot to see the autumn leaves? (Quoted from Kyoto Tourism Navi)
What is the HANDS FREE BUS? This bus is a HANDS FREE BUS that travels around accommodation facilities in Kyoto City with the aim of further promoting hands-free sightseeing. Leave your baggage at your hotel and enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto in comfort. ★Point. 1 Go directly to your hotel or main station with your large baggage! ★Point. 2 You'll be guaranteed a seat! ★Point. 3 Get even more value by using a round-trip ticket!
GASTRONOMY TOURISM is a way to travel and enjoy food that has been nurtured by the ingredients, customs, traditions, and history of the land. KYOTO GASTRONOMY aims to rediscover the food culture content scattered throughout Kyoto Prefecture and create and increase awareness of new food tourism tours centered on the diverse regional characteristics of Kyoto. From November to December 2024, PREMIUM DINING will be held at five venues in Kyoto Prefecture, featuring Kyoto cuisine x Italian & French chefs, etc., a luxurious collaboration between chefs representing Kyoto cuisine and chefs active throughout the prefecture. Why not take part in a bus tour (departing and arriving at Kyoto Station) to taste premium menus and go on a gourmet journey?
Regional Revitalization Seminar to Create the Regional Future Regional issues facing the region are diverse, including population decline and aging. This seminar will focus on "tourism region development," "tourism digital transformation," "inbound tourism to Japan," and "food and agriculture tourism" as initiatives for regional revitalization, and will introduce special lectures by guest speakers, examples of collaboration with local governments and partner companies, and JTB's solutions, together with our co-creation partners.
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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.
The CO2 Zero Travel Plan® is a plan that uses the J-Credit Scheme to offset (carbon offset) the CO2 emissions you make while traveling. By purchasing the value of green electricity, you can essentially reduce the CO2 emissions you make while traveling to zero. CO2 emissions are now a major global issue, as can be seen from the efforts toward the SDGs set by the United Nations. This program was born from the desire to "leave as much of the Earth as possible beautiful for our future children." In order to take concrete action against climate change... As a first step, why not start taking concrete action against "climate change" while traveling?
This time, the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Office in Japan introduced the "LINK KYOTO" initiative in its "Sustainable Tourism Archives". The UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Office in Japan is called the "UN Tourism Regional Support Office for Asia and the Pacific" in English, and its common name in Japanese is the "World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) Office in Japan". The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) Office in Japan was established in Japan in 1995 as the only regional office with the aim of promoting tourism in the Asia-Pacific region, where tourism is growing rapidly, and strengthening cooperation within the region. Currently based in Nara, the Tokyo office was also established at the United Nations University Headquarters (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) in 2017. The UN Tourism Office in Japan works with the UN Tourism Headquarters (Madrid, Spain) Asia-Pacific Division to encourage sustainable policies and practices to maximize the contribution of tourism promotion to socio-economy while minimizing the negative impacts. Tourism is one of the most dynamic economic sectors in modern times. By providing information on tourism statistics and highlighting tourism success stories, tourism can be an effective development tool that benefits destinations, local people and global travelers. The Japan Office will help promote these efforts in the region. Source: Official website (https://unwto-ap.org/office/)
In Kyoto City, under the working group of the "Kyoto Carbon-Free Lifestyle Promotion Team - 2050 Kyoto Meeting", a project has been created to connect the choices of each individual in their lives to carbon-free living. The "Project to Make Vegetarian Restaurants Visible" has been working to introduce restaurants that offer vegan options, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of food by increasing the number of vegetarian options. As part of this project, a walking tour that includes a vegan food experience will be held for the general public to enjoy walking around the city.
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