Page 6) Things to Do in Kyoto in 2026 – Tours & Activities

紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

Cooking is お料理は

The food was quite disappointing. I might have to accept it since I applied for the privilege of entering without waiting in line.

お料理はかなりがっかりでした。もともと並ばないで入れる特権のために申し込んだので仕方ないのかもしれませんが。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

Avoiding the terrifying lines. 恐ろしい行列を回避

Reviewed by: りょうた

It was my first time experiencing illuminated sightseeing, and I was shocked by the long line to enter. Fortunately, I was able to enter smoothly through the back entrance, so that aspect made it a worthwhile tour. The night view of Eikando was simply beautiful and worth seeing. The food was honestly disappointing. It's better not to have high expectations. The staff's service was good.

はじめてのライトアップ観光でしたが入場待ちの行列に目を疑いました。幸いスムーズに裏口から入場できましたので、その点は価値のあるツアーでした。夜の永観堂はただただ美しく、一見の価値ありです。食事は正直ガッカリです。期待しない方が良いです。スタッフのサービスは良かったです。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

I'm glad I was able to enter preferentially. 優先的に入ることができて、よかったです。

Reviewed by: まるちゃん

It was incredibly crowded since it was the peak of the autumn leaves season. There were several tour groups from travel companies, but those who booked through VELTRA were the first in line. I felt it was worth splurging a little to avoid that line. The food was delicious as well. If I have the chance again, I would like to use it.

紅葉のピーク時ということもあって、ものすごい人でした。旅行会社のツアーも何組かありましたが、VELTRAで予約した方達が一番のりでした。あの列に並ぶのなら、少し奮発してよかったと思いました。食事も美味しかったですよ。また機会があったら、利用したいと思います。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」絶景の紅葉鑑賞寺宝展巡りと湯葉と湯豆腐の御膳付プラン事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

The autumn leaves at Eikando were beautiful. 永観堂の紅葉良かったです

Reviewed by: ぷりん55

I reserved a tofu hot pot lunch with an admission ticket. The portion was just right and it was delicious. The autumn leaves at Eikando afterwards were a bit past their peak, but I still enjoyed them enough. It was also great not to have to wait in line to purchase tickets.

入場券付き湯豆腐ランチを予約しました。私にとっては、量もちょうどでおいしかったです。そのあとの永観堂の紅葉は、少し過ぎてしまっていましたが、十分楽しめました。また、チケット購入に並ばずにすみ良かったです。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

Incredible view! すごいいい景色

Reviewed by: 破門男

It was very beautiful, but there were so many people, it was overwhelming. It was the first time I saw so many people gathered together. Since it was outdoors, I don't think there was any concern about COVID.

すごく綺麗でしたが、人が多くて多くて大変でした。こんなに人が多く集まっているのは初めて見ました。外なので人が多くてもコロナの心配はないでしょう。

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和菓子作り体験観光の合間にもお手軽に参加できる和菓子作りお点前体験付きプラン有＜和菓子2個／1名～／約70分～／持ち帰り可＞ by 日本文化体験庵an

You can make handmade Japanese sweets. 手作り感がある和菓子が作れます

Reviewed by: たにぐち

I will make two types of nerikiri. While I receive careful instruction, my creations turn out to be quite clumsy compared to those of a craftsman, but that adds to their charm. I think it's a very enjoyable experience as part of the culture.

練り切りを二種類作ります。丁寧に教えていただけますが、やはり職人さんと違って自分流のなんとも不恰好なねりきりができますが、またそれも味がある感じです。文化として経験するのにとても楽しいかなぁと思います。

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Thank you for participating in the wagashi-making event. We change the theme according to the seasons, so we would be delighted if you could join us again. We sincerely look forward to your next visit.

この度は和菓子作りにご参加いただきましてありがとうございます。
季節によってテーマを変更しておりますので、またご参加いただけますと幸いです。
またのお越しを心よりお待ちしております。

銀杏と栗の和菓子を作りました

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

The measures against COVID-19 were well implemented, and I was able to enjoy myself with peace of mind. コロナ対策もしっかりととられており、安心して楽しめました。

Reviewed by: さっちょ

It was a night viewing starting at 17:30, and the reception was smooth with no waiting at all. During the waiting time before entry, temperature checks and hand sanitization were conducted, and I was able to enter first, which gave me a sense of security. Staff members were present throughout, reminding everyone to maintain distance. It was my first time experiencing a night viewing, and it was incredibly beautiful; I truly enjoyed it. I had made a reservation for dinner at 19:00, and although I arrived early, I hardly had to wait for the meal, which was very satisfying. If I have the opportunity, I would definitely like to apply again.

17:30～の夜間拝観でしたが、受付もスムーズで全く待つことなく入場までの待ち時間で体温測定と手指消毒が行われ、しかも一番最初に入場出来て、安心感がありました。係の方も随所におられて、密にならないように注意喚起されていました。始めての夜間拝観でしたが、凄く美しくて本当に楽しめました。19:00からの食事の予約でお願いしていましたが、早めに会場に到着しましたが、ここでもほぼ待つことなく食事も大満足でした。機会があれば是非また申し込みしたいと思います。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

I was able to be the first without waiting in line much. ほとんど並ばずに一番はじめに

Reviewed by: Akiko

I chose a meal course at 7 PM. I was able to enter almost first without much waiting. This year, due to COVID-19, the inside of Eikando is one-way, which allowed for a more leisurely visit. It's worth paying just to avoid standing in that line. The meal was not as bad as I had heard; I thought of it as a luxurious bento and enjoyed it deliciously.

19時に食事コースを選びました。
ほとんど並ばずにほぼ、一番はじめに入れました。
今年は新型コロナのために、永観堂の中が一方通行で、逆にのんびり回れました。あの行列に並ばずにすむだけでお金を払う価値があります。
食事も、言われるほどひどくなくなく、豪華なお弁当と思って美味しくいただきました。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

Autumn foliage viewing at the famous spot "Eikando" with special light-up events. Reservations required! Enjoy a smooth visit without waiting! Includes special autumn kaiseki cuisine. Limited from 2020/11/10 to 12/6 in Higashiyama. 紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

Reviewed by: ワクチン

I made a reservation for the first day of the three-day weekend and arrived at the parking lot 30 minutes before the start, but there was a long line to get into the parking lot. There was a tent near the entrance, so it was easy to find. Following the staff, we were guided to the group entrance along with others who had also bought the ridiculously expensive tickets. Naturally, we were in a line that allowed us to enter earlier than the group. It’s definitely better to visit first and then have a meal! If you eat first, it loses its meaning. I hope they can at least allow priority entry by 5 PM! The high ticket price makes it pointless otherwise! I hope they improve this from next year! By the way, we finished the visit in about 30 minutes and had dinner after 6 PM. The meal was also mediocre, so I’ll have to think about it for next year.

三連休の初日に予約、開始30分には駐車場に着きましたが、駐車場まで大行列でした。駐車場入り口付近にテントがあったので直ぐに分かりました。係の方のあとを付いて行くと自分ら同様糞高いチケットを買った、買ってしまった方々と団体専用の入り口に案内されました。当然ですが団体よりも早く入れるような並びになっていました。先に拝観して食事にされた方が絶対良いです❗️食事を先にすると意味がなくなります。せめて17時には優先的に入れるようにしてもらいたいです❗️糞高いチケット代の意味がないので❗️来年からは改善してもらいたいですねー‼️ちなみに30分位で観終わり、18時過ぎには食事しました。
食事もいまいちで、来年からは考えます。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

Very beautiful autumn leaves. とてもキレイな紅葉

Reviewed by: フローラ

This was my first time visiting during the autumn leaves season, and I joined because I heard I could enjoy the experience smoothly without waiting in line. While the general public was lining up before the opening time, I was able to enter smoothly since I had a reservation. The food was delicious, and I was very satisfied! The illumination of the autumn leaves was beautiful. It was wonderful to be able to go during this season.

紅葉の時期に訪れるのは初めてで、並ばずにスムーズに拝観できるとのことで、こちらに参加させていただきました。
一般の方は拝観時間前から並んでいましたが、予約してたのでスムーズに入れました。料理も美味しくて満足しました！
紅葉のライトアップはきれいでした。この時期に行けて最高でした。

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Activity Date:	2020/11/18

紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

I was disappointed with the autumn leaves kaiseki! Moreover, we couldn't enter before the meal, and their response was irresponsible. The excitement of the beautiful illumination was greatly diminished! 　紅葉会席にガッカリ！しかも食事前の入場はできず、その対応も無責任。せっかくのライトアップの感動も半減！

Reviewed by: KEN

The tour I participated in on November 20 was a complete rip-off.

First of all, we were not allowed entry before the meal, and the staff's response was irresponsible. The staff at Eikando, which is just renting the space, said they didn't know the details because it was the responsibility of Hatoya Foods, which was incredibly unhelpful. Additionally, the koyo kaiseki was very unappetizing, inferior even to a station bento, and charging 5,000 yen for this is outright extortion. It was the worst tour, relying on the popularity of the light-up event.

I have occasionally used tours through Veltra overseas and have been satisfied with the price and content until now, but selling such a tour without proper investigation could damage Veltra's credibility. I hope for a re-investigation.

This tour is marketed with the promise that you can enter Eikando at night without waiting in line for hours, but it could tarnish the reputation of Kyoto tourism. Fortunately, there were no tourists from overseas this year, but I can only pray that such rip-off tours are not conducted in the future.

　11月20日参加したこのツアーは、すべてにおいてぼったくりツアーです。
　まず、食事前の入場は出来ず、その対応も無責任。場所を貸している永観堂のスタッフは、実施しているハトヤフーズの責任なので内容は知らない、と不親切きわまりない対応。また、紅葉会席はとても不味く、駅弁にも劣るないようで、これで5000円はぼったくりそのもの。人気のライトアップにあぐらをかいた最低のツアーでした。
　ベルトラ経由のツアーは海外で時々利用してますが、これまで値段と内容に満足してましたが、こんなツアーを調査なく販売してはベルトラの信用を落としかねません。再調査を希望します。
　このツアーは、何時間も並ばずに夜の永観堂に入場できるとの謳い文句で売り出しているツアーですが、京都観光の名を汚すことになりかねません。幸い今年は海外からの観光客はありませんでしたが、今後このようなぼったくりまがいのツアーが実施されることのないよう祈るのみです。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

It was great! 良かったです！

Reviewed by: ななはは

I'm really glad I didn't have to stand in the incredibly long line for entry on the day. The food was delicious too. Thank you very much.

当日、ものすごい長さの入場者の列に並ばなくて済んで、本当に良かったです。
ご飯もおいしかったです。
ありがとうございました。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

Eikando is the best ❤️ 永観堂最高❤️

Reviewed by: キョン

The night view at Eikando was very nice. However, the meal, including the fish and tempura, was cold, hard, and not delicious.

永観堂の夜景は、とても、よかったです。
しかし、食事は、魚、天ぷらが、冷めて硬く美味しくなかったです。

麩饅頭や、わらび餅、湯葉、鴨肉

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

It was great to be able to enter without waiting in line! 並ばずに入場できて、とてもよかったです！

Reviewed by: ウォンバット

There were hardly any inbound visitors, so it was much less crowded than usual, but even so, there were lines of dozens of people at the entrance to maintain social distancing. It feels great to be able to enter without waiting in line. However, it seems that the food preparation was too quick, and especially the tempura was completely cold and hardened, which was disappointing.

インバウンドの方がほとんどいないので、例年よりずっと空いてましたが、それでもソーシャルディスタンスを取るために、入場口には数十人の列ができてました。全く並ばずに入れるのは、とても気分が良いです。
ただし、お料理の用意が早すぎるようで、特に天ぷらは完全に冷めて固まっていて、残念。

燃えるような紅葉が、出迎えてくれました。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

Making a reservation was the right choice. 予約して正解

Reviewed by: ばなな

When I arrived at the meeting time, there was already a long line waiting to enter. Since I had a reservation, I was able to enter smoothly after a temperature check. After finishing our meal, we had free time to explore and could take our time enjoying the autumn leaves without being rushed. Eating delicious food, entering without waiting, and being able to admire the autumn foliage as much as I wanted made it clear that making a reservation was the right choice.

集合時間に行くと、既に入場待ちの長蛇の列が。予約していたので検温後、スムーズに入れた。ご飯食べ終わり次第、自由行動自由解散なので、時間に縛られずにじっくりと紅葉を眺めることができた。美味しいご飯を食べ、待たずに入場し、好きなだけ紅葉を眺められるんだから、これは予約して正解だった。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

Disappointed with the meal. 食事にがっかり

Reviewed by: クータ

I had read comments in advance that the food was cold and disappointing, and that was true. Sitting on the tatami mats was painful for my back, and my husband seemed to struggle quite a bit. The illumination was more magical and beautiful than I expected, so it was very disappointing. Next time I go, it seems like it would be better to skip the meal and just enjoy the experience, even if it means waiting in line.

事前に調べて時食事が冷たくて期待外れというコメントがありましたが、その通りでした。座敷に座るのも腰が痛くなり夫は大分きつそうでした。ライトアップは予想以上に幻想的で素敵でしたのでとても残念です。次回行くときは並んでも食事はなしで行ったほうが楽しめそうです。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

What about the light-up at Eikando? How is the food? 永観堂のライトアップは？？食事は？？

Reviewed by: エンジェル

I participated with a friend on November 16. Although there were no foreign visitors due to the impact of COVID-19, I thought it would probably be the most crowded day of the year, so I felt it was a bit expensive but decided to make a reservation. We chose the 7 PM dining option, but I wanted to enter the night viewing at 5:30 PM, so we arrived at the Eikando Kaikan reception tent at 4:30 PM. Since there was no one at the tent, another participant who was waiting there called the phone number posted at the reception. After about 10 minutes, a staff member arrived and checked the list. Since everyone else wanted to go to dinner first, the staff member guided the other participants to the dining area, and after a while, they finally returned to us. (I was worried we had been forgotten. The male staff member at the reception was very kind.)

By that time, the line for general visitors had grown quite long, and I was talking with my friend about how glad we were to have made a reservation. We were taken to the very front of the group line. (Tour buses were arriving one after another, and group guests were lined up at a separate entrance from general visitors.) There was a bit of a dispute between the staff and Eikando staff about whether we could enter before the group guests, but we explained that we had been waiting since 4:30 PM and managed to enter first.

The illumination at Eikando was as wonderful as rumored. However, thinking about the huge crowd pushing in from behind made me feel rushed, and I couldn't enjoy it slowly. Also, at what was probably the best spot for taking pictures of the autumn leaves, bridge, and pond, the staff told us, "You can't take photos here!" It was unfortunate, but it couldn't be helped.

Before I knew it, we finished viewing and headed to the dining area. Although our reservation was for 7 PM, we were guided in early. I had seen many reviews, so I didn't have high expectations, but I thought it wasn't as terrible as the reviews suggested. The dining staff was also very kind. We enjoyed our meal.

Now, regarding the price of 6,000 yen, I do feel it's a bit high. I think it would be more reassuring to participate if the guidance were a bit smoother. The waiting time at the tent and the anxiety at the group entrance were negative points.

By the way, for those heading to Eikando, I recommend aiming for the last illumination time. You can enter smoothly without waiting in line, and since there are fewer people, you can take photos at your leisure.

Additionally, although it's unrelated to Eikando, the illumination at "Hōgon-in" in Arashiyama, which we visited the next day, was wonderful. (I thought it was better than Eikando.) First, there were fewer people. The space was large, so people were dispersed. It was spacious enough to enjoy the autumn leaves. I was able to take photos at a leisurely pace. I also recommend going there later.

11月16日に友人と参加。コロナの影響で外国人がいないものの、おそらく１年で１番混雑するだろうと思われたため、少し高いなと思いましたが思い切って予約。食事は１９時～を選びましたが、夜間拝観17時半に１番に入りたいと思い16時30分に永観堂会館の受付テントに到着しました。テントには誰もいなかったため、同じくテント前で待っていたほかの参加者の方が、受付に貼ってあった電話番号に電話してくれました。10分ほど待ったころに係の方が来てくれて名簿をチェック。私たち以外は食事先希望だったため、係の方がそのほかの参加者を食事会場へと案内し、またしばーらく待ってやっと私たちのところに係の方が戻ってきてくれました。（忘れられたかと心配になりました。受付の男性スタッフはとても親切な方でした）
そのころには一般の方の列はかなり伸びて、やはり予約しておいてよかったね、と友人と話していました。
連れていかれたのは、団体の方の列の一番前。（観光バスが続々と到着し団体客は一般客とは別の入り口に並んでいました）団体の方が入場する前に私たちが入っていいか、（一番先に入ってよいかどうか）と係の方と永観堂のスタッフで少しもめましたが、私たちも4時半からずっと待っていると説明し、なんとか１番に入場することができました。
永観堂のライトアップはうわさ通りとても素晴らしいものでした。しかし、後ろからものすごい人が押し寄せてくると思うとなんだか焦ってしまいゆっくり観ることができませんでした。
また、おそらく一番紅葉と橋と池がよく撮れるポイントでは、スタッフの方に「ここでは写真を撮ってはいけません！」と言われました。仕方がないことですが、残念でした。
そんなこんなであっという間に見終わってしまい、食事会場へ。１９時からの予約でしたが、早く案内してもらえました。皆さんの口コミをたくさんみたのであまり期待はしていませんでしたが、口コミほどひどい内容ではなかったと思います。食事のスタッフさんもとても親切でした。私たちはおいしくいただきましたよ。
さて6000円という値段はどうでしょう。やはり少し高いような気がします。もう少しスムーズな案内があれば安心して参加できると思いました。テントでの待ち時間、団体の入り口での不安感がマイナスポイントです。
ちなみに、これから永観堂へ行かれる方。ライトアップの最終時間を狙うのがお勧めです。並ぶことなくスムーズに入場でき、人が少ないのでゆっくり写真も撮れると思います。
それから永観堂とは関係ありませんが。私たちが次の日に行った、嵐山の「宝厳院」のライトアップは素晴らしかったです。（私は永観堂より良いと思いました）まず人が少ない。広いので人が分散する。広いので紅葉を堪能できる。写真もゆっくり撮れました。こちらも遅めに行くのがよりオススメです。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

Magnificent autumn leaves. 見事な紅葉

Reviewed by: さこってぃ

The meal was mediocre (the portion was sufficient, but it was cold), but I was moved by the autumn foliage illumination. I was also happy to see the Amida Buddha statue from behind. The best part of this tour is being able to enjoy the sights smoothly without having to wait in line, even in the cold. Since the meeting point is at the location, it would be even better if there were a pick-up plan from major hotels. Overall, I am satisfied.

食事はイマイチでしたが（量は充分でしたが冷えていました）紅葉のライトアップは感動しました。見返り阿弥陀像を拝めたのも嬉しかったです。
寒い中、行列に並ぶことも無くスムーズに鑑賞出来るのがこのツアーの１番の魅力です。
現地集合なので、主要ホテルに送迎のプランがあれば尚嬉しいです。
総合的にみて満足しています。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

Eikando Temple Light Up 永観堂ライトアップ

Reviewed by: kumiyong

The illumination of the autumn leaves was wonderful. Unfortunately, aside from the rice and soba, the other dishes were cold and hard.

紅葉のライトアップは素晴らしかったです。食事の方はごはんとお蕎麦以外は冷めて固かったりしたのが残念でした。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」絶景の紅葉鑑賞寺宝展巡りと湯葉と湯豆腐の御膳付プラン事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

As expected of Eikando Temple in autumn! さすが紅葉の永観堂!

Reviewed by: たかこ

The autumn leaves exceeded my expectations. I was moved by the wonderful scenery both from the garden and inside the hall. The meal set made sightseeing smooth and enjoyable.

聞きしに勝る紅葉の競演。お庭もお堂の中からも、素晴らしい景観で感動しました。お食事セットでスムーズに観光できました。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

It gets crowded at night, and reservations are useless. 夜は混みます、予約も役立たず

Reviewed by: さとか

It was true that it would be crowded. Despite making a reservation to avoid it, I still had to wait in line until the lights started, even though I arrived an hour early. Although I was allowed in slightly earlier than those without reservations, I was quickly swept along with the crowd of those who had lined up without reservations, and it felt rushed.

For those who want to take their time or have difficulties like sore feet, I recommend visiting during the day to enjoy it at a leisurely pace. The night may seem magical, but that's just an illusion. The daytime is brighter, and the autumn leaves are beautiful. The kaiseki meal was just something I ate in silence; it wasn't worth the price.

混雑必至は本当でした。それを避けようと予約したにも関わらず、１時間まえに行ったにも関わらず、ライトアップがスタートするまで並ばされました。
予約なしの人たちよりわずかに早く入れたものの、すぐに予約無しで並んだ人たちが押し寄せ忙しく見て終わり。出口まで流されて終わりました。
ゆっくり見たい方、足が痛いなど困難のある方は、昼に時間をとってゆっくり見る方をおすすめします。夜は幻想的だろうと思うのはまさに幻想。昼のほうが明るく紅葉もきれい。会席料理はただ黙っ食べただけ。お値段ほどではなかった。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

The autumn leaves are wonderful. 紅葉は素晴らしい

Reviewed by: ジャカランダ

I was able to enter without waiting through a side entrance, while others were lined up in a long queue. Thanks to the entry restrictions, the crowd inside wasn't as bad as I expected, and the autumn foliage illumination was at its peak, allowing me to enjoy a truly ethereal view. However, the dinner was disappointing; the tempura was cold, and the yudofu was just regular tofu. I would have preferred a smaller portion with better quality.

二重三重に並んでいる入場待ちの列を尻目に横の入り口から待たずに入れました。入場制限のおかげで中の混雑は思ったほどではなく、紅葉のライトアップはまさに見頃で幽玄な景色を楽しみました。ただ夕食が不味く、天ぷらは冷めていて湯豆腐も普通の豆腐で、量はもっと少なくても良いから質を上げて欲しかったです。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

Oh no, the line has disappeared. あれれ　行列がなくなった

Reviewed by: しらす

About the kaiseki cuisine: The tempura was cold, so I would have appreciated it if it had been served with warm dipping sauce. The cold soba was a bit overcooked, and I would have liked it if it had been served with miso soup.

About Eikando: Perhaps it was because it was a weekday when the colors were just starting to change? After dinner, there was no line by 18:30. Although it wasn't the peak season for autumn leaves, Eikando surrounded by maple trees and the reflections of the trees in the pond were beautiful.

This time, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was nice to be able to enjoy a meal while keeping a distance from others.

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天ぷらは、冷めているので温かい天つゆをつけて、茶そばは伸びているで味噌汁にしてもらえると嬉しいです
永観堂について
色づき始めの平日だったからなのか？
夕飯後、18:30には行列がなかった
紅葉の見頃ではなかったが、もみじに挟まれた永観堂、池に映った木々はきれいでした

今回は、コロナ禍だったので、他の方たちと距離がとれた食事ができて良かったです

カメラが良いともっと素敵だと思う

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

The autumn leaves were beautiful. 紅葉は綺麗でした

Reviewed by: non

The autumn leaves were beginning to change color beautifully around the pond, although they were not yet at their peak.

However, I felt there was a lack of coordination between Veltal and Eikando.

Regarding the dining location, there was no prior explanation about where it was, and I did not receive a map from Eikando. When I asked the eight volunteer staff members standing at various points along the way, none of them knew the location.

Moreover, two young female university students near the stairs by the pond were very unhelpful, saying, "The Eikando Hall is not on this premises. It's a one-way street, so could you please exit from the exit?" When I asked, "If I exit, I can't come back in, right?" they replied, "Yes!" So, I said, "I'll go back and look for it again," and left the spot. (By the way, the autumn leaves were not at their peak, and there was plenty of space to walk and pass each other.)

When I tried to speak to a male staff member at the top of the stairs, I heard a voice over the radio that seemed to belong to one of the female staff members I had spoken to earlier. She said, "Even though I desperately tried to stop her, one person went back forcefully." I wondered if she was talking about me, but I hadn't been stopped at all, and I had left the scene politely, yet this was the way she spoke. These people didn't even try to find out the location.

Ultimately, when I asked a female staff member collecting admission tickets at the entrance, she handed me over to an older male staff member. However, this older male staff member walked ahead silently, and I thought he might know the way, but he stopped in front of Veltal's tent and said, "We haven't been informed of anything! Please wait here until the Veltal staff arrives," and left without waiting for me to speak. After a while, the Veltal staff returned and took me to the dining location.

Both while waiting and wandering around looking for the place, I felt very anxious, and the response from the Eikando volunteer staff was extremely unpleasant.

I lodged a complaint about the poor service from the Eikando volunteers, but I have yet to receive any response.

What I would like Veltal to do is to say something like, "The Eikando Hall is immediately to the left as you enter," when distributing admission tickets. If that's too difficult, perhaps they could prepare a simple map, or if that's also too difficult, include a note in the confirmation email stating, "Please note that there will be no guidance on the day, so please check the location on your own." There are plenty of ways to address this.

Even though they are Eikando volunteer staff, it is unacceptable that they do not know the locations within the premises, do not even have a map, have no intention of researching or providing information, and do not know how to connect with someone who does. They lack responsibility and their level of service is far too low.

If Eikando is not willing to change their approach in the future, I believe Veltal will have to provide a more careful response to ensure participants have a comfortable experience.

Additionally, the tempura for dinner was not just cold; it was icy. Given that meal, the price felt high. However, the staff at the dining location were pleasant.

紅葉は池の周りをはじめ、まだ真っ盛りではありませんが綺麗に色づきはじめていました。

ただ、ベルトラさんと永観堂さんとの間で、連携が取れていないと感じました。

食事場所について、どこにあるのかなど、特に事前に説明はなく、永観堂から地図も頂けなかったので、道の所々立っている、永観堂ボランティアスタッフ計8名に尋ねたところ全員場所が分かりませんでした。

しかも、池付近の階段にいた若い大学生くらいの女性2人は、対応がひどく、「永観堂会館というのは、この敷地内にないです。一方通行なので、出口から出てくれますか」と言いました。なので、私は「一回出口から出たら、もう中には入れませんよね？」と聞いたところ、「はい！」と答えました。なので、私は「もう一回、戻って探してきますね。」と言ってその場から立ち去りました。（ちなみに、紅葉も真っ盛りという状況ではなく、道は十分に距離を取って歩けるし、行き違いも十分可能な状態でした。）

階段を上がりきった男性スタッフに話しかけようとしたとき、さっき話した女性スタッフのうちのひとりと思われる声が無線に入りました。
「必死に引き止めたのに、強引に1人戻っていきましたあー」と。わたしのことかしらと思いましたが、そもそも引き止められていないし、わたしなりに丁寧にその場を後にしたのに、この言いよう。この人たち、場所を調べようともしなかったくせに。

最終的に、入り口で拝観券を集めていた女性スタッフに聞いたところ、この人は自分より年配のスタッフに引き継いでくれました。
が、この年配男性スタッフが、無言でズンズン進んでいくので、分かる人かと思いきや、ベルトラさんのテント前に止まり、「私たちは何も聞かされていないんですよ！ここでベルトラのスタッフが来るまで待ってください」とだけ言って、私が話すの待たずに去っていきました。しばらくして、ベルトラさんのスタッフが帰って来たので、食事場所に連れていっていただきました。

待っている間も、場所を探して彷徨っているときも、非常に不安でしたし、永観堂ボランティアスタッフの対応も大変不快でした。

永観堂にいくらボランティアといえ、対応が酷すぎるとクレームを入れましたが、いまだ、何の連絡もありません。

ベルトラさんにお願いしたいのは、拝観券を配るときにでも、「入口を入って左手すぐにあるのが永観堂会館ですよ」、と一言を言って頂きたいです。それも難しいならば、簡単な地図を用意するだとか、それも難しいならば、事前に「特に当日は案内はないので、各自で場所を確認しておいてください」と確認メールに入れるなど。対処法はいくらでもあります。

永観堂ボランティアスタッフとは言え、境内内の場所について分からない、かつ地図さえ持っていない、調べて教える気もない、分かる人間へのつなぎ方も知らないスタッフばかりで、責任感も感じられず、レベルが低すぎです。

ベルトラ参加者が快適に過ごすためには、永観堂さんが今後も対応を変える気がないのならば、ベルトラさんの方でもう少し丁寧に対応して頂くしか無いと思います。

あと、夕食の天ぷらが、冷めてるレベルでなく、冷たかったです。あの食事で、料金が高く感じました。ただ、食事処のスタッフは感じが良かったです。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

It may not be worth the price. 値段に見合わないかも

Reviewed by: ピーチベリー

Last year's reviews were favorable, so even though it was a bit pricey, I decided to make a reservation. However, this year, due to the impact of COVID-19, they implemented temperature checks and a one-way entry system, which meant I had to enter from the same place as the general waiting line. Even when the general admission started, I was just left waiting because of the separate guidance. I could only watch others go in, which was frustrating since I paid more. Once inside, I was exhausted from the crowd. While dinner was included, I couldn't understand the purpose of the reservation. To be honest, after 6 PM, the general line was able to enter without waiting, so there was zero sense of value. Spending 6,000 yen felt wasteful. If there were a system that allowed entry at least 15 minutes earlier, it would be worth the price. They should clearly outline any changes to the system.

昨年の口コミが好評だったので少し高めでしたが、思い切って予約してみました。しかし…今年はコロナの影響で検温の実施と一方通行になったの事もあり一般の待ち列と同じ場所からの入場でした。一般の待ち時間の列が入場開始になっても、別案内なため待機するばかり。横目で入っていくのを見ているだけ。多く払っているのにとイライラしてしまいました。入っても人混みでぐったり。たしかに夕食が付いてはいますが、何のための予約か分かりません。はっきり言って18時過ぎには一般の列は待つ事なく入場出来ており、お得感ゼロです。6000円は勿体ない。せめて15分前に入場出来るようなシステムならこの値段でも
価値はあるはず。もう少し変更したシステムなどを明記するべきです。

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紅葉の名所「永観堂」紅葉ライトアップ鑑賞事前予約限定！並ばずスムーズに拝観可能！秋の特別紅葉会席料理付き＜2020/11/10～12/6限定／東山＞

The illumination was very beautiful. ライトアップがとても綺麗でした

Reviewed by: koR

Since it was early November, there was only a little autumn foliage, but the illumination was very magical and wonderful. The food was satisfying, with a kaiseki meal that had a lot of volume and allowed us to taste a variety of dishes in small portions. However, I was a bit disappointed because I had expected to enjoy the meal while viewing the illumination. There was also a temperature check at the beginning, which showed that they were taking COVID-19 precautions.

11月初旬だったため、少ししか紅葉していませんでしたがライトアップはとても幻想的で良かったです。お料理はボリューム満点で色んなものが少しずつたくさん食べられる懐石料理で満足でしたが、ライトアップを見ながらの食事だと思っていたので少し残念でした。初めに検温もありコロナ対策もしていました。

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和菓子作り体験観光の合間にもお手軽に参加できる和菓子作りお点前体験付きプラン有＜和菓子2個／1名～／約70分～／持ち帰り可＞ by 日本文化体験庵an

Anko is delicious, isn't it? 餡子って美味しいですね。

Reviewed by: ニック

The 30-minute duration was just right for focusing on making and eating. I thought it was entertaining how they mixed in trivia and quizzes before the activity.

30分の短さが集中して作るとか食べる事とかを考えるとちょうど良かった。作成前に豆知識やクイズなども織り交ぜていて、エンターテイナーだなと思いました。

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Thank you for participating in the wagashi making experience. We change the theme of the wagashi we create according to the seasons, so we would be delighted if you could join us again.

All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.

この度は和菓子作り体験にご参加いただきましてありがとうございます。
季節によって作成する和菓子のテーマを変えておりますのでまたご参加いただけますと幸いです。

またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。

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和菓子作り体験観光の合間にもお手軽に参加できる和菓子作りお点前体験付きプラン有＜和菓子2個／1名～／約70分～／持ち帰り可＞ by 日本文化体験庵an

Focus is needed. 集中が必要

Reviewed by: りんご

The fast-paced explanation while wearing a mask made it difficult to hear, especially since participants were also talking while creating. I wish there had been a microphone or handouts with instructions. I was focused, and I was satisfied with the final result. They also took photos, which became a nice keepsake.

マスクをしての早口な説明に加え、受講者も話しながら作るので、後ろまで聞こえなかった。
マイクを付けるか、手順書を配布するなどしてあればと思った。
集中してたこともあり、出来上がりは満足でした。
写真も撮って頂き、記念になりました。

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Thank you for participating this time.
We also appreciate your feedback and will consider it.

All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.

この度はご参加いただきましてありがとうございます。
またご意見いただきましてありがとうございます。検討させて頂きます。

またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。

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Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2020/11/08
Activity Date:	2020/11/08

和菓子作り体験観光の合間にもお手軽に参加できる和菓子作りお点前体験付きプラン有＜和菓子2個／1名～／約70分～／持ち帰り可＞ by 日本文化体験庵an

I had a fun experience. 楽しく体験できました

Reviewed by: ともちょふ

There were samples available, so it was easy to imagine the finished product. It was just a matter of kneading and shaping, but it was simple and enjoyable. I participated alone, but it was nice that I could focus and work quietly without feeling self-conscious.

見本が置いてあったので、完成形がイメージしやすかったです。
こねて形を整えるだけですが、簡単で楽しくできました。
1人での参加でしたが気にならず黙々とできてよかったです。

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Thank you for participating this time. The results were so impressive that I would like to use them as a sample! We create various types of nerikiri depending on the season, so we look forward to your participation again if the opportunity arises. Anan

この度はご参加いただきましてありがとうございました。見本にさせていただきたいくらいの出来栄えです！季節によって様々な練り切りを作っていただいておりますので、また機会がございましたらご参加をお待ちしております。　庵an

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Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2020/11/01
Activity Date:	2020/10/31

和菓子作り体験観光の合間にもお手軽に参加できる和菓子作りお点前体験付きプラン有＜和菓子2個／1名～／約70分～／持ち帰り可＞ by 日本文化体験庵an

It's beginner-friendly! 初心者向けです！

Reviewed by: おたた

If you're looking to make simple Japanese sweets, this is a great place! You can make them and order tea to enjoy right away; there's nothing more luxurious than that. The sweet bean paste was incredibly delicious too! For example, if it's a gift for someone, I thought it might be better to increase the budget a bit!

簡単な和菓子作りをするならすごくいいです！作ってお茶もオーダーしてすぐ食べる、、こんな贅沢なことはないなと。餡もすだっごく美味しかったです！
例えば誰かへのプレゼントならもう少し予算あげた方がいいかなーとは思いました！

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Thank you for participating this time. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience.

We sincerely look forward to your next visit.

この度はご参加いただきましてありがとうございます。
体験をお楽しみいただけたようで、スタッフ一同うれしく思います。

またのお越しを心よりお待ちしております。

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Posted on:	2020/10/19
Activity Date:	2020/10/18

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Cooking is お料理は

Avoiding the terrifying lines. 恐ろしい行列を回避

I'm glad I was able to enter preferentially. 優先的に入ることができて、よかったです。

The autumn leaves at Eikando were beautiful. 永観堂の紅葉良かったです

Incredible view! すごいいい景色

You can make handmade Japanese sweets. 手作り感がある和菓子が作れます

The measures against COVID-19 were well implemented, and I was able to enjoy myself with peace of mind. コロナ対策もしっかりととられており、安心して楽しめました。

I was able to be the first without waiting in line much. ほとんど並ばずに一番はじめに

Very beautiful autumn leaves. とてもキレイな紅葉

It was great! 良かったです！

Eikando is the best ❤️ 永観堂最高❤️

It was great to be able to enter without waiting in line! 並ばずに入場できて、とてもよかったです！

Making a reservation was the right choice. 予約して正解

Disappointed with the meal. 食事にがっかり

What about the light-up at Eikando? How is the food? 永観堂のライトアップは？？食事は？？

Magnificent autumn leaves. 見事な紅葉

Eikando Temple Light Up 永観堂ライトアップ

As expected of Eikando Temple in autumn! さすが紅葉の永観堂!

It gets crowded at night, and reservations are useless. 夜は混みます、予約も役立たず

The autumn leaves are wonderful. 紅葉は素晴らしい

Oh no, the line has disappeared. あれれ 行列がなくなった

The autumn leaves were beautiful. 紅葉は綺麗でした

It may not be worth the price. 値段に見合わないかも

The illumination was very beautiful. ライトアップ がとても綺麗でした

Anko is delicious, isn't it? 餡子って美味しいですね。

Focus is needed. 集中が必要

I had a fun experience. 楽しく体験できました

It's beginner-friendly! 初心者向けです！

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Oh no, the line has disappeared. あれれ　行列がなくなった

The illumination was very beautiful. ライトアップがとても綺麗でした