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Overview
Kyoto
Available Sun, Thu
Japanese
Pick-up not available
Dinner
What to expect
Thursday and Sundays from March 21 to June 30, 2024.
*No service on April 11.
*If you are unable to select a starting time, we apologize as available seats are limited. We appreciate your consideration of an alternate date for your use.
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at JR Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi KYOTO Sightseeing"OKOSHI"Bus Terminal
Please be sure to exchange your voucher (reservation confirmation) for a bus ticket at the KYOTO Sightseeing"OKOSHI"Bus Ticket window 10 minutes before the bus departure. It is necessary to have the bus ticket for boarding. Please make sure to arrive on time as the bus will depart as scheduled.
We offer the "Yudofu Gozen (Mar.& Apr.)" or "Seiryo Gozen (May & Jun.)" at Imobou Hirano-ya Honten. Please enjoy the taste of the ancient capital passed down for 300 years with the "Imobou" dish.
You can enjoy a condensed one-hour digest of Japan's proud traditional culture and performing arts.
[Performance Contents]
Kyomai (Kyoto-style dance), Chadō (Tea Ceremony), Kadō (Flower Arrangement), Koto Music, Bugaku (Ancient Court Dance), Kyogen (Traditional Comedy), Noh or Bunraku.
Kyoto-style dance, performed by geiko and maiko, has been practiced in Kyoto for over 200 years since its inception. In this performance, you will have the opportunity to witness the mesmerizing Kyoto-style dance performed by maiko adorned in exquisite costumes.
Kyogen, which has flourished since the Muromachi period, is characterized by its vivid and comical portrayal of the realities of society at that time.
Noh, created approximately 650 years ago during the Muromachi period by the father and son, Kan'ami and Zeami, has maintained its current form. Noh is a form of "musical drama" that combines storytelling called "utai" and musical accompaniment called "hayashi."
You will have the opportunity to watch "Date Musume Koi Higaeshi - Hi no Miya no Dan," which is designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
・Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
・Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
・Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit (Estimated arrival time: around 20:30)
・Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande
・Subway Kujo, Jujo Station
※Please note that for the hotels in front of Kyoto Station, it is convenient to alight at the Karasuma Exit of Kyoto Station.
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Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Location, direction and description
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If you exit from the Central Exit of JR Kyoto Station, it will be on your left hand side (or on your right hand side if you exit from the Shinkansen Central Exit). The bus stop is located in front of the Isetan Department Store. If you are coming by subway, please use Exit 6 at Kyoto Station.
Before boarding, please exchange your voucher (reservation confirmation) for a seat assignment ticket at the ticket counter. You will not be able to board with just the voucher.
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Infants ages 0-5 may join for free, but they will not be getting a separate seat on the bus. If you wish to have a separate seat for infants ages 0-5, please book them as a child.
- Please exchange your voucher for a bus ticket at the bus stop 10 minutes before the bus departure.
*Please note that you will not be able to board with just the voucher. - Please make sure to cancel or change your reservation through VELTRA's My Page.
[In case of cancellation]
My Page > Order history > "Cancel this booking"
*If you cancel after 20:00 the day before, please be sure to contact the emergency contact (reservation center) listed on the voucher by the departure time on the day.
[In case of changes]
My Page > Order history > "Change this booking"
Additional notes
- The activity provider is not liable for any accidents that may occur while participants are off the bus.
- Tour schedule is subject to change due to traffic and/or weather conditions.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the bus.
- From October to November, you can enjoy Bunraku, and in September, you can appreciate Noh performances.
- This tour is NOT equipped with the multi-lingual audio guide.
- The tour guide can only speak Japanese.
- At Gion Corner, local staff members are available for English guidance.
Required items to bring & attire
- VELTRA voucher (either printed or displayed on a smartphone or tablet)
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Activity Provider KEIHAN BUS / Kyoto Sightseeing Bus
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
- Credit card payment
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- Any cancellations made between the booking confirmation date to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of JPY 100 per participant.
- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
- Any changes made between the booking confirmation date to 1 hour prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of JPY 100 per participant.
Any changes made after 1 hour prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between the booking confirmation date to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of JPY 100 per participant.
- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- Any changes made between the booking confirmation date to 1 hour prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of JPY 100 per participant.
Any changes made after 1 hour prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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- Infants ages 0-5 may join for free, but they will not be getting a separate seat on the bus. If you wish to have a separate seat for infants ages 0-5, please book them as a child.
- Please exchange your voucher for a bus ticket at the bus stop 10 minutes before the bus departure.
*Please note that you will not be able to board with just the voucher. - Please make sure to cancel or change your reservation through VELTRA's My Page.
[In case of cancellation]
My Page > Order history > "Cancel this booking"
*If you cancel after 20:00 the day before, please be sure to contact the emergency contact (reservation center) listed on the voucher by the departure time on the day.
[In case of changes]
My Page > Order history > "Change this booking"
- VELTRA voucher (either printed or displayed on a smartphone or tablet)
- The activity provider is not liable for any accidents that may occur while participants are off the bus.
- Tour schedule is subject to change due to traffic and/or weather conditions.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the bus.
- From October to November, you can enjoy Bunraku, and in September, you can appreciate Noh performances.
- This tour is NOT equipped with the multi-lingual audio guide.
- The tour guide can only speak Japanese.
- At Gion Corner, local staff members are available for English guidance.
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Coupon Participation Period:
- Valid for one (1) booking per account during the designated promotional period.
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Traditional Japanese Performing Arts and Dinner by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus
