| Kyoto Winter Special 2008 |
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| Kyoto Winter Special 2008 is a winter campaign (December – March) with lots of events to make your winter trip to Kyoto even more enjoyable. During this time there will be special admission to normally restricted cultural heritages, special winter events such as Arashiyama Hanatoro and Higashiyama Hanatoro Kyoto’s deepest mysteries come alive in winter! |
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Welcome to Kyoto – the city blessed with a pristine natural environment and a more than 1200 year history of creating and nurturing Japanese culture.
Kyoto is known to the world as spiritual home of the Japanese and treasure trove of history thanks to its citizens’ innate passion to cherish and build on wisdom handed down from ancestors in the protection of heritage and quest for innovation. Indeed to know Kyoto is to know Japan.
It is a great pleasure for Kyoto City and partners in the tourist industry to invite you to experience our city and the warmest of our renowned hospitality by taking part in our Kyoto Winter Special offer. |
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Hidden cultural heritages, normally not accessible to the public, will be open for viewing during the event. During Kyoto Winter Special 2008, 10 temples will open their cultural heritages to the public. Here is a brief introduction of them and their special features. |
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Kyoto’s cherry blossoms and fall leaves are a sight to see, but Kyoto’s magical winter is something special. There will be various events showcasing winter. The following is information you’ll be sure you’ll want to check before visiting.
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In order to make your stay in Kyoto more enjoyable, we’ve gathered together all the basic information (temperature, clothing, money, etc.) you’ll need to enjoy your winter trip to Kyoto. |
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The Hanatoro;a flower lantern festival which is held in Arashiyama every winter. In a lit up, bamboo grove in
Arashiyama, you can enjoy a night view in a tranquil and mysterious atmosphere.
Also enjoy japanese Nikuman;a bun filled with meat, anddrink Amazake; a sweet drink made from fermented rice as you take a walk through the Hanatoro.
Even if you miss the Hanatoro in Arashiyama, dont worry. The Hanatoro will also be held in Higashiyama from 14 March 2008 to 23 March 2008, so make sure not to miss it!!!
For more information of the Hanatoro in Higashiyama,
please click here >>
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| Don't be fooled by appearances, I was born and raised in Tokyo. I hope to become a great couturier one day. However first I must trot the globe and take in all the sights this world has to offer. So where better to start than in Japan? |
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| Taizoin is the spot if you want an authentic Zen experience. The resident monk, Reverend Daiko Matsuyama with his soothing voice, speaks fluent English. With the catch phrase "observing Zen culture", Taizoin offers a special one-day trip into its culture. Under Reverend Matsuyama's guidance, participants will stay overnight at the temple, giving plenty of time to experience Zazen meditation, tea ceremony, and Shodo calligraphy, and also to savour authentic Zen cuisine. Taizoin is especially renowned for its exquisite gardens. The dry landscape garden is said to represent the whole universe. If your five senses are attuned enough, you will be able to hear water flowing in the pebbles, and see great waves crashing in the form of giant boulders. Reverend Matsuyama, though, says he's yet to experience this revelation. He revealed that his greatest discovery in life was when he found that "generosity" is what this world needs the most. more>> |
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| Ever stayed in a ryokan before? Nishijin-sou is perfect for newbies and connoisseurs alike. Enter low lighting, tasteful flower arangement, tatami mats and futon for blissful calmness to sooth one's nerves after a hectic day of sight seeing. Friendly and charming to the utmost, the couple who own the inn like nothing better than to see their visitors smile. And for all you shy gaijin out there, here's some good news: although there arent't baths in your room, there are two baths downstairs, which you get to have all to yourself. Hence, you're spared the agony of revealing your naked body to complete strangers. Dinner and breakfast are at an additional charge, but are deliciously delectable and definately worth ordering. However, if you're keen to try some neighborhood restaurants, the hostess is more than willing to show you the way around. Oh, and did I mention the cat? Jiji tends to spend the day roaming around outside and guarding his turf, but at nights you can find him sprawled on the hallway carpet. more>> |
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| APA VILLA HOTEL (KYOTO EKIMAE) |
6 min. walk from JR Kyoto Station! Convenient for sightseeing and business.
JPY 5,500～
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| HOTEL FUJITA KYOTO |
Located by the Kamogawa river. Walking distance to Kawara-Machi, Ponto-Cho, and to Gion.
JPY 7,500～
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| KYOTO KOKUSAI HOTEL |
We have a really beautiful Japanese garden on a premise. You can see Nijojo in front of the Hotel, and dance performance by Maiko.
JPY 6,000～ |
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| Geography in Kyoto |
Kyoto is a city in the central part of the island of Honshu, Japan and a major part of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area with its population close to 1.5 million today. Kyoto is 310.686 miles away from Tokyo and 31.0685 miles away from Osaka. The Kyoto Basin is surrounded on three sides by mountains known as Higashiyama, Kitayama and Nishiyama, which are all lower than 3280.84 feet above sea level. The south side of the city is flat. Three famous rivers flow through central Kyoto. To the east of the Kyoto Basin flows the Kamo-gawa River, to the west the Katsura-gawa River, and to the south the Uji-gawa River. Central Kyoto City is situated mostly on the flat area, with its prime sightseeing spots scattered along the base of the mountains. |
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Displayed information is as of September 5th, 2007. and is subject to change without notice.
The imformation above is an offer from Kyoto Tourism Council. |
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