Kyoto, the cultural capital of Japan, has historically been the gathering place for the greatest techniques in terms of producing food, fashion and objects from a variety of fields. Because of the emperor’s presence in the city and the great honor that it was to receive an order from the imperial palace, it was only natural that this was where the most skilled artisans and merchants came together in the growing nation.
On this tour, you will have an opportunity to visit some of the stores around the palace that continue to preserve the many traditional crafts that developed and flourished in the city. You might be hesitant to enter these places on your own, but with a City of Kyoto-certified guide by your side, you can dive right in and learn about the everyday lives of the amazing Kyoto people that run these establishments. You will also get to see some of their amazing pieces—bamboo crafts, woodwork, traditional dolls, fragrant wood, and gold lacquer—all of which are inseparable from everyday Japanese life.
This is a great opportunity to get a closer look at life and culture around this historically rich area. Join on this tour through Kyoto and see beyond the surface.