Private Tour - A tour to Appreciate the Artistic Traditional Techniques
5 h
Private
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Stop At: The Museum of Kyoto, 623-1 Higashikatamachi, Nakagyo, Kyoto 604-8183 Kyoto Prefecture
A museum that shows the history and culture of Kyoto: the city that had been the capital city of Japan for more than 1,000 years. Let’s learn about Kyoto before you start your tour! The annexe to the museum which is an important cultural property is also worth visiting with its beautiful modern western-style structure.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Rakushikan, Sanjo Takakura, Nakagyo-ku 1F The Museum of Kyoto, Kyoto 604-8183 Kyoto Prefecture
A shop specializing in paper with such an extended variety of paper that it feels like you are in a small museum! There are many products related or/and made from paper such as stationeries, accessories, knick-knacks, and pieces of art. No doubt you will find a perfect souvenir here!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gallery of Kyoto Traditional Arts & Crafts, 606 Karasumadori, 3 Josagaru, Banocho Karasuma-dori between Shijo and Oike, Nakagyo, Kyoto 604-8172 Kyoto Prefecture
A gallery which exhibits beautiful modern pieces of art using the traditional techniques. Feel the inherited elaborate craftsmen’s technique! You can also watch craftsmen working right in front of you!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 日本のかたち・京都唐草屋, Japan, 〒604-8163 Kyoto, Nakagyō-ku, Koiyamachō, 510番地 宮井京都ビル 1階
Kyoto Furoshiki Store Karakusaya: A shop specializing in “furoshiki”, a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth which changes from a bag and a scarf to everything depending on the situation and the one who is using it. They have many kinds of traditional and modern patterns.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kyoto Art Center, 546-2 Muromachi Dori Takoyakushi Sagaru Yamafushiyamacho, Nakagyo, Kyoto 604-8156 Kyoto Prefecture
A facility that uses the building which used to be an elementary school. This facility offers artists assistance regardless of their age and genre of art. There are many kinds of events held here such as exhibitions, workshops, shows, and so on.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nishiki Market Shopping District, 609 Nishidaimonjicho Tominokoji Dori Shijoagaru, Nakagyo, Kyoto 604-8054 Kyoto Prefecture
A market essential to the food culture of Kyoto since many people from housewives and tourists to cooks visit this market every day. Learn also the culture, history, and techniques of food here! of course, you can eat-and-walk cheap and delicious foods!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: lisn, Japan, 〒600-8411 Kyoto, Shimogyō-ku, Suiginyachō, 四条下ル COCON KARASUMA 1F
An incense shop famous among incense lovers in Kyoto. They have more than a hundred kinds of them! Even those who are not big fun them become a regular customer, once they buy it here. It might be the best place to get your souvenir since they are cheap and the quality is superb.
Duration: 20 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Museum of Kyoto, 623-1 Higashikatamachi, Nakagyo, Kyoto 604-8183 Kyoto Prefecture
A museum that shows the history and culture of Kyoto: the city that had been the capital city of Japan for more than 1,000 years. Let’s learn about Kyoto before you start your tour! The annexe to the museum which is an important cultural property is also worth visiting with its beautiful modern western-style structure.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Rakushikan, Sanjo Takakura, Nakagyo-ku 1F The Museum of Kyoto, Kyoto 604-8183 Kyoto Prefecture
A shop specializing in paper with such an extended variety of paper that it feels like you are in a small museum! There are many products related or/and made from paper such as stationeries, accessories, knick-knacks, and pieces of art. No doubt you will find a perfect souvenir here!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gallery of Kyoto Traditional Arts & Crafts, 606 Karasumadori, 3 Josagaru, Banocho Karasuma-dori between Shijo and Oike, Nakagyo, Kyoto 604-8172 Kyoto Prefecture
A gallery which exhibits beautiful modern pieces of art using the traditional techniques. Feel the inherited elaborate craftsmen’s technique! You can also watch craftsmen working right in front of you!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 日本のかたち・京都唐草屋, Japan, 〒604-8163 Kyoto, Nakagyō-ku, Koiyamachō, 510番地 宮井京都ビル 1階
Kyoto Furoshiki Store Karakusaya: A shop specializing in “furoshiki”, a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth which changes from a bag and a scarf to everything depending on the situation and the one who is using it. They have many kinds of traditional and modern patterns.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kyoto Art Center, 546-2 Muromachi Dori Takoyakushi Sagaru Yamafushiyamacho, Nakagyo, Kyoto 604-8156 Kyoto Prefecture
A facility that uses the building which used to be an elementary school. This facility offers artists assistance regardless of their age and genre of art. There are many kinds of events held here such as exhibitions, workshops, shows, and so on.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nishiki Market Shopping District, 609 Nishidaimonjicho Tominokoji Dori Shijoagaru, Nakagyo, Kyoto 604-8054 Kyoto Prefecture
A market essential to the food culture of Kyoto since many people from housewives and tourists to cooks visit this market every day. Learn also the culture, history, and techniques of food here! of course, you can eat-and-walk cheap and delicious foods!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: lisn, Japan, 〒600-8411 Kyoto, Shimogyō-ku, Suiginyachō, 四条下ル COCON KARASUMA 1F
An incense shop famous among incense lovers in Kyoto. They have more than a hundred kinds of them! Even those who are not big fun them become a regular customer, once they buy it here. It might be the best place to get your souvenir since they are cheap and the quality is superb.
Duration: 20 minutes
Included
- Private Tour
- Tour Guide
Not included
- Transportation and entrance fees
- Money for food, souvenirs and extra activities
- Entry/Admission - The Museum of Kyoto
- Entry/Admission - Gallery of Kyoto Traditional Arts & Crafts
- Entry/Admission - Nishiki Market Shopping District
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
75%
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