Tradition and innovation created by Kyoto, That's what's sustainableConnect to the world.
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.
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.
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/)
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?
The Shimogamo Shrine Tadasu Noh Preservation Society will hold the 9th Tadasu Noh on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Tadasu no Mori of Kamo Mizu Shrine (Shimogamo Shrine), a world cultural heritage site. "Tadasu-no-no" refers to the "Tadasu-gawara Kanjin Sarugaku" that was held in front of famous feudal lords including Shogun Yoshimasa Ashikaga in 1464, about 550 years ago. It was rebuilt for the first time in 550 years during the 34th Shikinen Sengu of Kamo Mizu Shrine (2015). It is an outdoor Noh performance set in the Maiden (Important Cultural Property) of Kamo Goso Shrine.In 2019, it was changed to "Tadasu Noh" as the afterglow of the Kamo Festival (Aoi Festival) to commemorate the Grand Encyclopedia of Reiwa, and is held every year. We have been holding this event. At Kamo Mizu Shrine, the Sengu began 2100 years ago, and the Saigyo Sengu will be the 60th in 2036. Furthermore, in accordance with Emperor Goichijo's proclamation, the system of Sengu was established every 20 years, and the first one was held on April 13, 1036. It will be a special festival of the year. Looking back on the 1,000-year relationship between gods and humans, and wanting to reexamine the relationship between nature and culture, this year, in preparation for the 1000-year milestone, we will perform the Noh play ``Aoiue Azunode Sora no Prayer.'' , we will be performing the Kyogen play ``Enmeibukuro.''
How to practice sustainable tourism in the inbound market to Japan? ~A tourism approach that contributes to sustainable regional management~ While introducing advanced examples from around the world and in Japan, we will present concrete and practical ways to promote sustainable tourism. 《Schedule》 [Part 1] Lectures and case studies (60 minutes) ・Keynote speech: JNTO “Current status of revival of overseas visitors to Japan, initiatives for sustainable tourism” ・Sustainable tourism lecture: Global trends, overseas and domestic advances Introduction of case studies/Introduction of local initiatives (Minowa Town, Nagano Prefecture, example of measures to alleviate traffic congestion) [Part 2] Panel discussion (45 minutes) / Q&A (5 minutes) “Understanding sustainable tourism and the significance of initiatives” Share and introduce practical methods.”
UYEKI Co., Ltd. is a clothing and cleaning detergent manufacturing and sales company located in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. We were looking for ways to contribute to society in line with our corporate philosophy of ``quickly providing products that are useful for daily life.'' This is a case study in which we agreed with the purpose of the project ``Creating Minamiyamashiro Village ~New transportation promotion project (introducing demand-based transportation and village taxis)~'' and the project was adopted.
In 2016, a corporate hometown tax payment system was launched. Initially, the spread was slow, but as the 2020 corporate tax deduction amount increased to a maximum of 90%, the number of companies using the program suddenly increased, and by 2022, donations amounting to 34.1 billion annually. It has expanded. It is a system that benefits both parties as it brings together local governments and companies and promotes regional revitalization. In this article, we will introduce the case of Kyotanba Town, Funai District, Kyoto Prefecture, which met a company through the corporate version of hometown tax and succeeded in promoting DX in its forestry industry.
In order to realize sustainable tourism in Kyoto, we must rethink the traditional travel style of simply visiting famous tourist spots. LINK KYOTO supports ``1/KYOTO,'' a travel product produced by Nishizawa Stay Co., Ltd.'s travel business [Hood Travel] that allows you to talk with carefully selected Kyoto people, as a model for tourism that will help Kyoto become sustainable. Masu.
Before looking for a coin locker! You can go sightseeing in Kyoto empty-handed. You can enjoy sightseeing with ease in no time. While sightseeing, we will deliver your luggage from Kyoto Station to your accommodation.
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