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• Kyoto Travel Agent

As a leading travel agency in Kyoto, Exploring Tourism aims to make your visit truly unforgettable. Our expert Kyoto travel agent know all about its vibrant culture, history, and hidden gems, ensuring that you experience all it has to offer during your stay here. When you choose us as your travel agency in Kyoto, you gain access to our extensive knowledge and expertise. Every traveler is unique; therefore, we take the time to listen carefully to your preferences and interests before creating tailored itineraries that best meet your needs. No matter whether it is history, food, or adventure you seek, we have something in Kyoto just right for you!

Our travel agent in Kyoto will take care of organizing all aspects of your trip, from booking flights and accommodations to organizing guided tours and activities. We collaborate closely with a network of trusted partners and local tour operators in Kyoto to create an authentic and immersive experience for you in Kyoto. From exploring historical landmarks to indulging in culinary delights, we will take you on a journey that showcases the true essence of Kyoto.

Kyoto is a city steeped in history, boasting numerous iconic landmarks and attractions. From the modern wonders and the historic places, our sightseeing tours ensure you don't miss out on the city's architectural marvels, cultural hotspots, and hidden gems.

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Finding the perfect accommodation for your stay in Kyoto is essential, and our travel agency is here to assist you. No matter what your travel budget or style is, our selection of luxurious hotels, budget-friendly options and boutique accommodations has something suitable to meet the needs and preferences of every traveler. We ensure comfortable and convenient stays, allowing you to relax and rejuvenate after a day of exploration.

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To make your travel experience seamless and hassle-free, we offer thoughtfully crafted tour packages. Whether you're interested in exploring the small places of Kyoto, visiting sacred places, or discovering the beautiful landscapes, our Kyoto tour packages cater to diverse interests and budgets.

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Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Kyoto with our exciting activities. Experience the thrill of road transport, savor the flavors of authentic Japan cuisine during food tours, or indulge in traditional dance and music performances. Our carefully curated activities allow you to create cherished memories during your time in Kyoto.

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Kyoto is a treasure trove of attractions, offering something for every traveler. Explore the shop for souvenirs at the colorful bazaars, visit the religious places, or take a peaceful stroll in the serene gardens. With our expert guidance, you'll discover the best places to visit and experience the true essence of Kyoto.

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Navigating a bustling city like Kyoto can be daunting, but our Kyoto travel agency takes care of your transportation needs. Whether you prefer private transfers, chauffeur-driven cars, or reliable public transportation, we ensure seamless and comfortable journeys throughout your trip.

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Discover the beauty and magic of Kyoto with Exploring Tourism, a trusted Kyoto travel agency, by your side. Contact us today to start planning your dream trip to this incredible city. Let us create memories that will last a lifetime as we take you on a journey through the vibrant places, ancient monuments, and captivating culture of Kyoto.

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We are Local Travel Agency Tomo Planz Inc. based in Kyoto. [Registration number : Kyoto #858] Tell us what you like and what you want to do in Kyoto, Japan! We make a customized itinerary only for you! You will like our Tailer-made itinerary and the tour day with a local guide!

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Our team is made of people passionate about Japan and has roots both in France and in Japan. They know the country perfectly and they will be happy to help you discover this fascinating destination for your next travel.

Each travel in Japan is unique. We take pride in designing the tour that best fits your needs and satisfies your curiosity and your appetite for genuine discovery.

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Christoffer, introduction.

Hi and welcome to us! We are Aiko and Christoffer, a couple and the founders of MIWA, a boutique luxury travel agent based in Kyoto.

Our experience in the Japan inbound industry goes back many years. However, having a strong passion for traveling and creativity, sitting in an office all day is not our style. We live to explore what’s out there, and we wish to share all the unique and exciting things we bump into through our travels across Japan. While having a comfortable and seamless vacation is important, luxury travel is also about the experience. To us, this means meaningful encounters with locals, visiting uncharted destinations, learning something new, and having an individualized plan made just for you.

In order to offer this, we decided to establish MIWA, a travel agent, but also a lifestyle.

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We are both extremely curious and adventurous people. However, as we started our business together, we came to appreciate the differences in our work styles. Aiko is the impulsive and pragmatic who happily dives head first into things, a valued trait when developing innovative ideas and forging supplier relationships. Chris, on the other hand, is the analytical type with an almost disturbing attention to detail (he keeps a spreadsheet of his wardrobe…). This comes in handy as a luxury travel provider where even the tiniest details matter.

With a joint passion for travel and a customer-centric approach, you can rest assured that your holiday with us will be an experience of a lifetime!

I am a Kyotoite with deep roots in the city. Although I have experience living in Australia & New Zealand, I always find myself back in Kyoto where my heart belongs. My love for traveling started during my childhood when I went driving throughout Japan visiting local places and hot springs with my family in a cramped, although lovely, camping car. My preferred way of travel is by car and I love driving to remote places to discover new hidden areas. Soaking in an onsen followed by a lovely dinner at a traditional ryokan after a long drive is my ideal vacation!

Favourite destination

Hokkaido & Kyushu (I love the wide space, as opposed to Kyoto!).

Favourite food

Somen noodles & Obanzai (Kyoto traditional cuisine).

Other things I love

History, reading, cafes, Yoga, hiking, snowboarding, psychology, and mindfulness/meditation. I am also a licensed guide of Kyoto.

I was born and raised in the dark corners of this world, also known as northern Norway. Being interested in WW2 history, I studied in Japan for a while before moving there about 6 years ago. As for traveling, I love getting up early and ride the super fast ´Shinkansen´ bullet train while having a yummy ´Ekiben´ bento box for breakfast. One of my most memorable travel experiences was walking through the quiet and dim lit hallways of a temple stay in Mt Koya while hearing frogs croak in the distance. It took me back hundreds of years in time! Good food is however what I appreciate most about traveling and I would be happy to share my food experiences with you!

Takayama & northern Kyoto by the ocean.

Kyoto bakeries, I say no more!

Cooking, cafes, WW2 history, onsen hot springs, Shinto shrines, hiking, photography, gaming, and cats.

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Art & Culture, artisans, and food culture

You will feel all the natural beauty of Japan. You will see the incredible skills of the artisans. You will taste the delicious culinary cuisine of Japanese food.

We provide unique and sofiscated experiences and trip for you.

Art & Culture

The impression that you get through your five senses: taste, sight, touch, smell and sound. The Japanese culture and arts will highlight your trip. They will all be a lifelong, memorable experience for you.

Japanese craftsmen have been using the same method for more than 1000 years. If you see the artisan’s work, you will feel that the art and craft has been brought to life. We are proud of these artisans.

Food Culture

The best part of traveling is enjoying the local food!Japanese cuisine is supposed to be a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Taste the ingredients for that particular season that is otherwise unavailable at any other time of year.Enjoy an authentic Japanese meal in a relaxed traditional style room with serenity and beauty of the gardens in Kyoto.

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Having a Geisha Banquet and playing game with a Geisha.

to feel how Japanese cultural heritages are preserved.

After appreciating artisan's work, as same way as 1000years ago, timetrip to temples to see Buddhist statues.

Fushimi is famous for Sake because of the clear spring water from a mountain in Fushimi. Excellent water is necessary to make a good Sake so the culture of Sake developed in Fushimi. There are many points of interest in Fushimi such as the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, Sake breweries, Fushimi-Momoyama castle, Lake Biwa canal, Jounangu shrine and etc. Escape the crowds in Kyoto and have an easy day in Fushimi. After the tour of Fushimi shrine, enjoy Kaiseki lunch at Ryotei restaurant. We can arrange Geisha banquet and Samurai performance & experiences.

Fushimi day

Fushimi Inari shrine with your guide. 15min. to Ryotei restaurant

Kaiseki lunch

Geishas banquet

Finish lunch

Option: Attend a Tea Ceremony, pound your own Mochi or eat Somen noodles out of a flowing bamboo stream

visiting Sake brewery & tasting

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Important temples and shrines that are being restored by master restorationists. Byoudouin-hououdou, Katsura-rikyu, Gosho, Choi-in, Nina-ji, Daigo-ji, etc. These are some of the temples and shrines that is restored by the professional restorationists who have repaired numerous cultural treasures. The doors of Shitomi-do alone was restored by more than 10 craftsmen in a period of over 4 years. Additionally, Byoudouin-hououdou was restored over the course of 10 years. Due to the technique and the years of work by each craftsmen, the cultural properties of this beautiful timber of Japan, are preserved and inherited by the same restoration method as in the Edo period. This is the difference between the “Western Stone Culture” and the “Japanese Tree Culture”. The shrine temple tour with the Master Restorer, includes the tour of the restoration site which is currently being done. It is a fun tour that will AMAZE you and leave you dumbfounded! This tour is not on the guide book! It is a very popular and recommended tour.

Visiting temples with conservator restorer of cultural property

Visiting a shrine with the restorer

Having tasty sweets

Visiting a temple with the restorer

Lunch at a recommended restaurant near there

Telling you a story of the differences between a temple and shrine

Telling you a Story and differences about temple and shrine

Visiting a shrine or temple of cultural property where restoration is in progress

Visiting a shrine or temple of cultural property where restoration was completed

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This Zen temple overcame the political and social turmoil and was reconstructed by a tea master named Urakusai Oda. This historical temple has been preserved since then. The temple also inherited and preserved the Urakusai tea ceremony which is now called the Samurai Tea Ceremony. You can experience Zen and the Samurai Tea Ceremony in a cozy and serene environment leaving the hustle and bustle behind.

Feeling & experience ZEN

Walking tours with the Priest

Zen meditation

Shojin Ryori lunch (Japanese vegetarian Buddhist cuisine)

We have a private walking tour with a priest, experience Zen meditation, Samurai tea ceremony and NOH performance.

You can feel the world is one, only if you know about the Buddha and Buddhist Statues. One of the essential sights to see while visiting Japan are the temples. We will first tour the traditional sculpting process of the Buddhist statues and learn the historical background, then the visit to the temples will be enlightening. You will smell and feel the freshly carved wooden pieces. It will stimulate your five senses. The visit the temples will then take you back into time. Why don’t you learn a little bit about the Buddhist statues then visit the temples? It will be a trip back into time! We have a tour to the temples with the sculptor.

Sculptor of the Buddhist statue

visit sculptor workshop

leaving for the Sanju-Sangen-Dou

the Sanju-Sangen-Dou with the sculptor

We have the other tours “art & culture”, “artisans work” and “food culture”. We can coordinate exclusive tour plan for travel agencies. Please inquire us.

Fushimi is famous for Sake because of the clear spring water from a mountain in Fushimi. Excellent water is necessary to make a good Sake so the culture of Sake developed in Fushimi There are many points of interest in Fushimi such as the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, Sake breweries, Fushimi-Momoyama castle, Lake Biwa canal, Jounangu shrine and etc. Escape the crowds in Kyoto and have an easy day in Fushimi. After the tour of Fushimi shrine, enjoy Kaiseki lunch at Ryotei restaurant. We can arrange Geisha banquet and Samurai performance & experiences.

Fushimi Inari shrine with your guide.

15min. to Ryotei restaurant

Visiting a shrine with the restorer Telling you a story of the differences between a temple and shrine

Shojin Ryori lunch

(Japanese vegetarian Buddhist cuisine)

Where Buddhist statue came from? You can feel the world is one, only if you know about the Buddha and Buddhist Statues. One of the essential sights to see while visiting Japan are the temples. We will first tour the traditional sculpting process of the Buddhist statues and learn the historical background, then the visit to the temples will be enlightening. You will smell and feel the freshly carved wooden pieces. It will stimulate your five senses. The visit the temples will then take you back into time. Why don’t you learn a little bit about the Buddhist statues then visit the temples? It will be a trip back into time! We have a tour to the temples with the sculptor.

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第1条（プライバシー情報）

• プライバシー情報のうち「個人情報」とは，個人情報保護法にいう「個人情報」を指すものとし，生存する個人に関する情報であって，当該情報に含まれる氏名，生年月日，住所，電話番号，連絡先その他の記述等により特定の個人を識別できる情報を指します。
• プライバシー情報のうち「履歴情報および特性情報」とは，上記に定める「個人情報」以外のものをいい，ご利用いただいたサービスやご購入いただいた商品，ご覧になったページや広告の履歴，ユーザーが検索された検索キーワード，ご利用日時，ご利用の方法，ご利用環境，郵便番号や性別，職業，年齢，ユーザーのIPアドレス，クッキー情報，位置情報，端末の個体識別情報などを指します。

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• 当社は，ユーザーが利用登録をする際に氏名，生年月日，住所，電話番号，メールアドレス，銀行口座番号，クレジットカード番号，運転免許証番号などの個人情報をお尋ねすることがあります。また，ユーザーと提携先などとの間でなされたユーザーの個人情報を含む取引記録や，決済に関する情報を当社の提携先（情報提供元，広告主，広告配信先などを含みます。以下，｢提携先｣といいます。）などから収集することがあります。
• 当社は，ユーザーについて，利用したサービスやソフトウエア，購入した商品，閲覧したページや広告の履歴，検索した検索キーワード，利用日時，利用方法，利用環境（携帯端末を通じてご利用の場合の当該端末の通信状態，利用に際しての各種設定情報なども含みます），IPアドレス，クッキー情報，位置情報，端末の個体識別情報などの履歴情報および特性情報を，ユーザーが当社や提携先のサービスを利用しまたはページを閲覧する際に収集します。

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当社が個人情報を収集・利用する目的は，以下のとおりです。

• （1）ユーザーに自分の登録情報の閲覧や修正，利用状況の閲覧を行っていただくために，氏名，住所，連絡先，支払方法などの登録情報，利用されたサービスや購入された商品，およびそれらの代金などに関する情報を表示する目的
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• （3）ユーザーの本人確認を行うために，氏名，生年月日，住所，電話番号，銀行口座番号，クレジットカード番号，運転免許証番号，配達証明付き郵便の到達結果などの情報を利用する目的
• （4）ユーザーに代金を請求するために，購入された商品名や数量，利用されたサービスの種類や期間，回数，請求金額，氏名，住所，銀行口座番号やクレジットカード番号などの支払に関する情報などを利用する目的
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• （6）代金の支払を遅滞したり第三者に損害を発生させたりするなど，本サービスの利用規約に違反したユーザーや，不正・不当な目的でサービスを利用しようとするユーザーの利用をお断りするために，利用態様，氏名や住所など個人を特定するための情報を利用する目的
• （7）ユーザーからのお問い合わせに対応するために，お問い合わせ内容や代金の請求に関する情報など当社がユーザーに対してサービスを提供するにあたって必要となる情報や，ユーザーのサービス利用状況，連絡先情報などを利用する目的
• （8）上記の利用目的に付随する目的

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• （1）法令に基づく場合
• （2）人の生命，身体または財産の保護のために必要がある場合であって，本人の同意を得ることが困難であるとき
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• （4）国の機関もしくは地方公共団体またはその委託を受けた者が法令の定める事務を遂行することに対して協力する必要がある場合であって，本人の同意を得ることにより当該事務の遂行に支障を及ぼすおそれがあるとき
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• 第三者に提供されるデータの項目
• 第三者への提供の手段または方法
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The pandemic lockdown in Japan coincided with a flurry of new hotels, especially in Kyoto, where the Park Hyatt, Aman and Four Seasons were joined by a group of independent properties and the first Ace hotel in the archipelago. When the country finally reopened to foreign visitors in October 2022, tourists came flooding back to the city of 800-year-old temples and bamboo forests spoiled for choice of accommodations, at a range of prices. The number continues to grow: Next month, the wellness-focused Six Senses brand will open its first Japanese outpost in the city’s Higashiyama district, home to many of the main tourist sites. Here, a look at five of Kyoto’s newer hotels that are redefining the city’s hospitality scene.

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Andre Fu, the interior designer behind hotels like the Upper House in Hong Kong and Villa La Coste in Aix-en-Provence, France, has infused his signature aesthetic (extravagantly refined, with warm woods and luxurious textures) within the confines of a particularly historic area of Kyoto. The 161-room Mitsui, opened in late 2020, sits across from Nijo Castle, an enormous 17th-century compound and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s in stark contrast to the hotel, whose only timeworn element is an imposing entrance gate — a traditional wood structure over 300 years old and a remnant of the days when the Mitsui family lived on the grounds. Once past the gate, you’ll find a glass-and-steel building, designed by the Japanese architect Akira Kuryu, and landscaping that’s meant to echo the original garden pathways of the Mitsui residence, planted with cherry trees and steppingstones that meander above a glassy pond. The four food and drink venues include the French-Japanese Toki, overseen by the chef Tetsuya Asano (previously of the Ritz Paris), and the Garden Bar, strategically positioned to capture seasonal views, like the spring cherry blossoms and blazing autumnal foliage, out of massive double windows. Rooms from about $1,360 a night.

Ace Hotel Kyoto

The youthful Ace hotel brand might seem like an odd fit in staid Kyoto. But this 213-room property, which opened in 2020, fits seamlessly into the city center thanks to a collaboration between the Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and the California-based design firm Commune. Kuma, who designed the Japan National Stadium (the centerpiece of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics), renovated the imposing 1920s-era, red brick Kyoto Central Telephone Office, while adding an industrial-looking building — sheathed in copper sulfide plating, cedar, glass and concrete — next door. Commune infused the guest rooms with Ace’s signature mix of bright colors and patterns: original dyed prints from the Japanese folk artist Samuro Yunoki sit alongside Tivoli radios, turntables and vintage records. The most popular part of the hotel, though, might be the street-level branch of Stumptown Coffee Roasters — the first in Japan. From about $300 a night.

Arashiyama House Mama

Like Kyoto’s dozens of temple gardens, this 10-room property offers an immediate sense of calm. Its entrance is so discreet, you could easily miss it. (Look for the flowing white cloth curtain with simple black signage, behind which is a garden path leading to a minimalist building made of wood, concrete and glass.) The hotel’s location informs the interior design: Thirty minutes west of central Kyoto, the Arashiyama district is defined by nature, with the Katsura River at its center, and filled with bamboo groves and surrounded by forested mountains. Guest rooms are simply furnished with beds, chairs and tables handmade by both Kyoto artisans and the Danish furniture maker Carl Hansen & Son, and each one has a soaking tub. Rooms from about $540 a night.

The Shinmonzen

The Gion district epitomizes Kyoto for many visitors, with its maze of narrow alleys and ryokans, traditional Japanese inns. It’s here, on a quiet side street among artists’ studios, antique shops and galleries, that the Shinmonzen opened in December 2021. Although it’s a new build, the aim was for the hotel to blend in with the surrounding structures. To accomplish this, the famed Japanese architect Tadao Ando created a wooden facade that replicates a machiya , one of the venerable townhouses found throughout Kyoto. There are only nine guest rooms, but they’re unusually spacious, and all have balconies with views of the Shirakawa River. Each one is an ode to Japanese interior elements, furnished with tatami mats, shoji (panels lined with rice paper) and cypress soaking tubs. And for dining, the chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, whose restaurant empire spans the world, devised a menu blending French, American and Asian influences, sourcing much of the produce from local farms. Rooms from about $1,500 a night.

Maana Kiyomizu

A three-suite hotel near the 16th-century Toyokuni Shrine, Maana Kiyomizu is the latest offering from Maana Homes, the small local hospitality group, which operates two other properties in the city. This one, opened in the winter of 2022, is located in Higashiyama, and is a complex of four machiya that also houses POJ Studio — a boutique that sells artisanal Japanese crafts and home goods. There’s also Kissa Kishin, the second branch of a popular Gion cafe, which serves coffee, matcha and pastries and acts as the unofficial social center for the property. The Japanese architects Uoya Shigenori and Takeshi Ikei renovated the suites to create a minimalist wabi-sabi ideal of city living, where handmade pottery from Shigaraki (a town famous for its ceramics) are the only decorative flourishes to be found. Rooms from about $560 a night.

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Rome’s Esquilino Neighborhood:  Set between the Colosseum and the tracks leading to Termini station, Rome’s Esquilino neighborhood occupies the Esquiline Hill, one of the city’s seven ancient mounds . Here’s where to go.

Fashion for the Sun:   A touch of transparency  balances the season’s rich, saturated hues.