Aoi Motors Co., Ltd.

 

As a taxi company with close ties to the community, the company works on the theme of "community cooperation," participating in local cleanup activities, actively recruiting local talent, providing model local sightseeing courses, and participating in career education classes with local universities. The company is certified as a "senior citizen-friendly store" and a "Kyoto Heartful Company."

 

 

 

Ajiki Alley

 

A young artist lives and works in a row of townhouses that are over 100 years old. Automatic fire alarms that call the landlord in the event of a fire have been installed in all the houses, and disaster prevention measures have been implemented, such as instructing residents on how to use fire extinguishers and the evacuation routes in case of a disaster.

 

 

 

 

Adplants Corporation Co., Ltd.

 

In order to connect the thousand-year-old natural beauty of Saga Arashiyama (bamboo forests, red pine forests, rice fields) to the next thousand years, participants will experience natural regeneration in an environment similar to that of a rural village through activities such as digging for bamboo shoots and planting rice.
This is a journey where participants will work together to regenerate the nature of Saga Arashiyama, one of the beautiful areas of Kyoto.
Join us as we embark on our journey towards the next millennium.

 

 

Alpha Travel Co., Ltd.

 

A Kyoto-based travel agency works with the local community and DMOs to discover attractive local spots and tourist attractions, and plans travel tours. It is working to revitalize and promote the attractions of the Keihoku region and other mountainous areas in the north of Kyoto City.

 

 

 

 

 

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

 

This long-established hotel has more than 130 years of history in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient capital and the beautiful nature of the four seasons . The hotel preserves and disseminates local culture by sending volunteers to festivals held at nearby shrines and by holding tours of the Japanese garden on the hotel grounds, which is a registered cultural property of Kyoto City, and neighboring facilities.

 

 

 

Ace Hotel Kyoto

 

In order to create a hotel that coexists with the local community, the hotel lobby is open to the public 24 hours a day. The hotel actively contributes to the local community by selecting artists and craftsmen with ties to Kyoto for the art in the hotel, and by implementing SDG classes and art projects in collaboration with local junior high schools.

(Image: ©Yoshihiro Makino)

 

Evans Co., Ltd. Former Residence Omuro

 

The "Omuro Residence," a mansion built in the early Showa period that is a nationally registered tangible cultural property, is used for operating rental space and special open days . As a facility located in a residential area, consideration is given to harmonizing with the life of the residents, and free invitation tickets for special open days etc. are distributed to the neighborhood, and cleaning is carried out up to the nearest station.

 

 

 

Ebisuya

 

The rickshaw drivers who pull the tourist rickshaws are involved in local cleaning activities, disaster prevention activities, and responding to the Kyoto Prefectural Police's "Children's 110 Rickshaw" initiative. With the philosophy of contributing to the local community, they protect the scenery and safety of the area through their daily work.

 

 

 

 

Kyubey Co., Ltd.

 

A company that has operated a bicycle shop in Kyoto for many years has been providing a bicycle sharing service since 2019. In addition to improving convenience for local residents and tourists, the company is also working to improve the manners of bicycle users by displaying bicycle rules and prohibited areas on the bicycle sharing app, and creating an etiquette awareness booklet in collaboration with the city and a local university.

 

 

Kyoto Cuisine Kinobu

 

He actively undertakes lectures and projects related to Kyoto cuisine , and is committed to promoting and spreading Kyoto's food culture. As a member of the local neighborhood association, he also contributes to the revitalization of the local area by providing a venue for the Gion Festival and cooperating with employees in the operation.

 

 

 

 

Matsuo Onsen Kyoto Cuisine Torimai Co., Ltd.

 

A traditional restaurant in Arashiyama is working with over 80 long-established restaurants in the city to launch the food culture experience project "KYOTO365." In order to pass on traditional food culture to the next generation, the project aims to "experience the real Kyoto," allowing visitors to enjoy a meal while learning about its history and culture.

 

 

 

 

GOOD NATURE STATION

 

A commercial complex offering a hotel , retail store and services with a sustainability theme . The entire facility is implementing initiatives such as composting food waste, reviewing disposable amenities and developing products with traceability.

 

 

 

 

The Thousand Kyoto

 

With the slogan "Think 1000 year comfort," the hotel will be the first in Kyoto to implement urban beekeeping, eliminate plastic from amenities, and participate in a collection center for used stainless steel bottles. It will implement 100 SDGs actions in the year leading up to 2022.

 

 

 

 

Shirakawa Town Development Company Ltd.

 

We operate Shirakawa Life Academia , a place of learning that connects tourists with the local community . In addition to hosting inbound tours to guide tourists through the Shirakawa area, where the culture of Kyoto townspeople remains, we also hold knife sharpening classes and mizuhiki craft classes taught by artisans from the nearby shopping district, working to revitalize the local community and economy.

 

 

 

Towa Ryokan

 

The hotel is working to provide services that allow foreign tourists, the elderly, and people with disabilities to stay in comfort, such as installing devices in some guest rooms that notify guests of the presence of staff with a flashing light , and offering vegan and vegetarian kaiseki meals in addition to the standard Kyoto kaiseki course.

 

 

 

Chuo Kanko Co., Ltd. Yoshiya

 

A Japanese restaurant in Arashiyama . They have been working on food diversity for a long time, providing halal, vegan, gluten-free and allergen-free meals, and have a prayer room in the restaurant. They also cooperate in exchanges between local junior high schools and Indonesian junior high schools, promoting intercultural understanding through food.

 

 

Park Hyatt Kyoto

 

Respecting the local culture , the hotel was designed to harmonize with the tiled roofs of the town from the time of construction, and has preserved and restored the historical buildings and gardens of the coexisting "Sanso Kyoyamato". Even now, as a hotel that exists together with the local community, the hotel introduces nearby shops and crafts on its official Instagram, offers educational cultural experiences to guests, and is involved in activities such as cleaning up the Kamogawa riverbed.

 

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

 

The company contributes to the local community in various ways, including accepting work experience from elementary school students in the city who have been appointed as Kyoto Junior Cultural and Tourism Ambassadors , and hosting free wellness events for local residents.
The hotel's AEDs are available to the public 24 hours a day and are posted on a local AED sharing map. They also function as a public space in the event of an emergency.

 

Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto

 

The lodging facility proactively formulates a response plan for those unable to return home , registers as a "disaster cooperation well" that provides well water to the local area, joins the "Safe Emergency Net Kyoto" and installs AEDs, etc. It also participates in the "Children's 110 House" where children who feel danger can take refuge.

 

 

 

Magasin Co., Ltd.

 

They have set up a "Nakashocho Fruit and Vegetable Store" in front of the lodging facility they operate , which recycles "food waste vegetables" such as non-standard and unsold vegetables and delivers them to the local area. They also practice sustainable initiatives, such as using test print paper from a local printing company to package products for their online store, which would normally cost money to throw away.

 

 

 

Matsui Annex Flower Hairpin

 

When the town holds the Jizobon festival, the inn offers its facilities as a venue free of charge . At the beer garden held in conjunction with the Yoiyama festival of the Gion Festival, free beer and food coupons are distributed to the local community, providing an opportunity for local residents to interact with each other as part of the community.

 

 

 

 

Matsui Main Building

 

Staff are stationed at every corner of the road to pick up and drop off passengers at the bus that stops at the long-established inn Oike-dori, which also accepts general groups and school trip students . In addition to preventing accidents, they give priority to local residents commuting to work or school, working to harmonize civic life and tourism.

 

 

 

 

Union Co., Ltd.

 

We are a registered operator of "Kyoto Watch Mission," an initiative to conduct crime prevention activities through business activities , and we contribute to the watch activities for the elderly and children by utilizing the characteristics of taxis that travel around the city. In providing tourist information to passengers, we convey the attractions of the area as well as the manners for sightseeing in Kyoto, and we also consider harmony with the life of the citizens. With our motto of safety, security, and sincerity, we aim to be a taxi company that is chosen by both locals and tourists.

Watazen Ryokan

 

A long-established inn with 190 years of history is taking on the challenge of organizational change. By encouraging employees to multitask and reviewing the content of their business , they have succeeded in increasing productivity while also increasing the amount of time employees spend with customers. They are creating services that make use of each employee's unique qualities, such as the "Terakoya at the Inn" program, which provides childcare during school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

 

 

One World Co., Ltd.

 

A company that handles reception and ticket handling at tourist facilities in the city. In order to improve the skills of its staff, the company has established a "Skill Improvement Subsidy System" to subsidize the cost of taking exams and qualifications such as the Kyoto Proficiency Test and the Eiken Test, as well as the cost of study materials. The company is focused on developing human resources who can provide high-quality service, and is creating a triple win spirit of "providing people with charm! Attracting people! Captivating people!"