This is an ultimate walking tour where you can enjoy the beautiful Geiko (Geisha) and Maiko dance performance and stroll through the famous Kinkakuji Temple also known as Golden Pavillion with KTIC Friends.
The tour will start with strolling around the Kinkakuji Temple for magnificent view. During the renovation in 1986-1987, it took 200,000 gold leaves which weighed 20 kg (44 pounds) to replace the 2nd and 3rd floor. The tour will spend approximately 45 minutes enjoying the temple and beautiful grounds.
The tour will take you to "Kotobuki-kai" at the Kamishichikenkaburenjo for traditional Geisha and Maiko performances.
History of "Kotobuki-kai" Shinchi Nijo opened a teahouse in east of the Nijo River under the name of Kamishichiken in 1734. Unfortunately, it was abolished in 1887. At that time, teahouses displayed the characters "寿" (Kotobuki), "栄" (Sakae), "東" (Higashi), and "泉" (Izumi) on their noren (shop curtains) during the day and on their lanterns at night as a mark to indicate they were officially licensed teahouses. After the war, the Onshukai (a traditional performing arts event) was quickly revived. In order to make it a study group for a new era, the name "Onshukai" was chosen by taking the character "寿" from "Kotobuki Nakama" (the Kotobuki group), thus restarting the Onshukai.
The performances feature not only esteemed traditional dance but also large-scale dance dramas that weave contemporary trends and humor, celebrating spring in all its grandeur.
All the transportation will be by walking or using public transportation. Please wear comfortable shoes and come prepared for any weather.
KTIC Friends is a staff member from Kyoto Tourist Information Center. The English-speaking staff will accompany from the departure point of Kyoto Tourist Information Center. This is a Non-professionally assisted walking tour.
===================================================== Information about tour Place of departure and destination:From Kyoto Tourist Information Center to Kinkakuji Temple and Kamishichikenkaburenjo Number of days of travel:1Day Means of transportation:Bus and walking Name of bus company: Meal(s):0 Minimum number of passengers to operate. 1 Number of GUIDE:1
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