Category: kyoto

  • Arashiyama Walking Tour in Kyoto

    Arashiyama Walking Tour in Kyoto

    Join a Group Bike Tour and visit Kyoto’s Highlights!

    Arashiyama Walking Tour in Kyoto

    3.5 hours

    Easy

    Join the highlights Tour at Nara Cycle Tours and meet other travelers, or do it in private and your guide can make this day special for your own group.

    Explore the cultural heart of Nara on a guided group bike tour visiting sites like Tōdai-ji Temple and Nara Park with its cute deer. Enjoy a relaxed ride through history and nature. A private tour option is also available for a more personalized experience.

    We can offer a French-speaking guide upon request. Please note that in group tours, the main language will be English. To ensure availability on your preferred date, please contact us in advance.

    UKIMIDO IKE POND

    Hidden location just south of Nara Park. Peaceful and gorgeous place for a photo spot at the beginning of the tour.

    RIDE THROUGH NARA PARK

    Watch the deer and enjoy the ride through Nara Park between each point of interest during the tour.

    NANDAIMON GATE

    Admire the Great South Gate, symbol of the entrance of the domain of Todaiji Temple.

    Learn about the bowing origin story and feed the deer with the proper “Nara way”.

    TODAIJI TEMPLE

    The biggest wood structure in the world and one of the most impressive temples in the country.

    You will admire the “Daibutsuden”, the biggest bronze buddha statue in the country.

    KIKUICHI KNIFE COMPANY

    Visit one of the oldest knife companies in the country, and get an introduction to Japanese Cutlery, its culture, and its history.

    Possibility to buy knives on-site, with excellent prices for top-notch knife quality.

    NOTE – BRING YOUR PASSPORT

    If you plan on purchasing anything, especially knives or scissors, you can now get TAX-FREE.

    KASUGA TAISHA SHRINE

    Explore The shrine and its thousand lanterns.

    Learn about Shinto in general, and more specifically about the spirit of Kasuga, and the reason why the deer are sacred in this region.

    Japan Tour Adventure in Nara

    〒630-8424 JP Nara 297-9 Furuichicho

    description

    The costs of taking a Kyudo lesson are usually very high. In this class, all the necessary equipment for Kyudo is prepared for you. All you need is passion and comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely!

    In this beginner-friendly experience, learn the practice of Kyudo. This includes learning about the proper form, as well as the tools and techniques used. Explore the history of Kyudo and gain a better understanding of this traditional martial art.

    Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our expert instructor, who may not speak flawless English but more than makes up for it with their passion and dedication. We provide top-notch English materials about the captivating art of Kyudo, ensuring a delightful experience as you bond with our teacher through the universal language of gestures and shared enthusiasm for this unique Japanese tradition.

    Please ask our teacher if you have any questions or doubts. He is very friendly and good at teaching Kyudo!

    Please note that our teacher provides hands-on guidance as he shows how to correctly take the proper stance and hold the bow.

    Meet up Location

    からくり弓道体験場
    22-2 Mibuaiaichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8812, Japan

    10 minutes on foot from JR Tambaguchi/Hankyu Omiya/Randen Shijo-Omiya station. If you come by taxi, please tell the taxi driver “Mibugawa-street, Takatsuji-street” instead of the address.

    What do I need to bring?

    • Passport
    • Comfortable clothes
    • Comfortable shoes
    • Money (preferably cash) in case of extra shopping or food/drink
    • A hat or cap (in case of hot and/or rainy weather)
    • Camera (up to you)
    • A working phone (if anything happens, we can contact you)
    • A small backpack to carry your belongings that you might want to take with you

    please note

    It can get very hot and humid during the summer months. We recommend wearing good shoes and avoid jeans during the summer.

    What’s included?

    • Use of Bicycle
    • Helmet and other Bike Gear
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Water Refill (For sustainable tourism, we provide paper cups for our guests. You can also refill your own bottles at different spots)

    Exclusions

    • Additional Fees (Souvenirs, Extra Food and Drinks

    more info

    Experience type

    Day tour / activity

    Booking in advance

    Cut off: 2 days

    Duration

    3. 5 hours

    Live tour guide

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Cancellation policy

    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event

    Live your adventure

    +81 3-6824-2055

    info@honeyj.co.jp

    Head Office
    Morimatsu Building 2F 3 Nyorai, Kita, Nagoya

    Tokyo Office
    Nissey Marunouchi Garden Tower 3F 1-1-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

    Government-Licensed Class 1 Travel Agency License No. 2149 JATA Regular Member

  • Kyo-Yuzen Dyeing Experience in Kyoto (Intermediate – Advanced Course)

    Kyo-Yuzen Dyeing Experience in Kyoto (Intermediate – Advanced Course)

    Paint your own original creation with the Kyo-Yuzen technique “Surikomi Yuzen”!

    Kyo-Yuzen Dyeing Experience in Kyoto (Intermediate – Advanced Course)

    8 hours

    Easy

    Experience the art of Kyo-Yuzen fabric dyeing. With over 3,000 stencils to choose from, create your own unique design using a traditional stencil technique.

    Kyo-Yuzen is a traditional fabric dyeing technique that originated over 350 years ago during the Genroku era, perfected by the fan painter Yuzensai Miyazaki. While there are many methods of Yuzen dyeing, this experience focuses on ‘Surikomi Yuzen,’ a unique stencil technique. Connect with a 350-year-old tradition and craft something special and unique!

    Using stencils and brushes, decorate large items such as furoshiki, noren (split curtains), and tapestries and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece to take home as a unique souvenir from Kyoto.

    Marumasu Nishimuraya

    〒604-8276 JP Kyoto Nakagyo Ward, 壺屋町(小川通)446

    description

    The costs of taking a Kyudo lesson are usually very high. In this class, all the necessary equipment for Kyudo is prepared for you. All you need is passion and comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely!

    In this beginner-friendly experience, learn the practice of Kyudo. This includes learning about the proper form, as well as the tools and techniques used. Explore the history of Kyudo and gain a better understanding of this traditional martial art.

    Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our expert instructor, who may not speak flawless English but more than makes up for it with their passion and dedication. We provide top-notch English materials about the captivating art of Kyudo, ensuring a delightful experience as you bond with our teacher through the universal language of gestures and shared enthusiasm for this unique Japanese tradition.

    Please ask our teacher if you have any questions or doubts. He is very friendly and good at teaching Kyudo!

    Please note that our teacher provides hands-on guidance as he shows how to correctly take the proper stance and hold the bow.

    Meet up Location

    からくり弓道体験場
    22-2 Mibuaiaichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8812, Japan

    10 minutes on foot from JR Tambaguchi/Hankyu Omiya/Randen Shijo-Omiya station. If you come by taxi, please tell the taxi driver “Mibugawa-street, Takatsuji-street” instead of the address.

    What do I need to bring?

    • Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

    please note

    • Please note that this course can take at least half a day or even a full day. Take this into consideration when making a reservation. If you cannot finish on the day, you can come back the next day or later and continue working on it.
    • Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
    • You can take your finished item with you the same day (some items will be sent at a later date).
    • At home, please iron your item to set the dye.
      (For polyester, set the temperature to low. For cotton, use medium. For hemp, use high. Use the dry setting on your iron for all material, use an extra cloth between your item and the iron and iron your item for at least 30 seconds).

    What’s included?

    • Experience fees
    • Materials

    more info

    Experience type

    Day tour / activity

    Booking in advance

    Cut off: 2 days

    Duration

    4-8 hours

    Live tour guide

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Know before you go

    The price for Silk Furoshiki or Split Curtain starts at 15,000 JPY.

    Cancellation policy

    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event

    Live your adventure

    +81 3-6824-2055

    info@honeyj.co.jp

    Head Office
    Morimatsu Building 2F 3 Nyorai, Kita, Nagoya

    Tokyo Office
    Nissey Marunouchi Garden Tower 3F 1-1-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

    Government-Licensed Class 1 Travel Agency License No. 2149 JATA Regular Member