Kyoto Tokyu Hotel Co., Ltd.

 

The hotel stores the large lantern float used in festivals at the neighboring Awata Shrine within the hotel and displays it in a glass case so that guests can view it. In addition, the hotel sells traditional crafts selected by the Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design, including Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics, Kyo-yuzen dyed textiles, and Kyo folding fans, showcasing the work of skilled artisans.

 

 

 

 

Sunmembers Kyoto Saga

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To preserve and pass on the locally grown rice known as Kokon Saga Rice, hotel staff themselves participate in the rice harvesting process. The rice is then served in the hotel’s restaurant, contributing to the promotion and awareness of this local product. The hotel also offers accommodation plans that incorporate experiences introducing the local area, always emphasizing harmony between the community and nature.

 

 

Hotel M's Co., Ltd.

 

The company began managing the local basketball team Kyoto Hannaryz. As a Kyoto-born and Kyoto-based company, it has launched accommodation packages that include game viewing and aims not only to support the club’s growth but also to contribute to the overall vitality of Kyoto’s economy.

 

 

 

 

 

Apartment Hotel “MIMARU”

 

To meet the needs of Kyoto’s increasingly global tourism market, the hotel provides Muslim-friendly cooking utensils and prayer items. It also promotes initiatives related to SDGs and sustainability, including efforts to reduce environmental impact.

 

 

 

 

 

Eizan Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

 

During the seasons of fresh greenery and autumn foliage, the railway operates trains at a reduced speed through the famous “Maple Tunnel.” This allows passengers to fully enjoy the quiet beauty of nature from the train windows. Creating this unique and immersive experience is a distinctive service that sets the railway apart, and the company is committed to ensuring visitors have a memorable journey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keifuku Electric Railroad Co., Ltd.

 

To improve the quality of customer service, the company encourages train drivers and station staff to obtain Service Caregiver certifications. It also conducts training sessions on supporting elderly passengers with dementia. By continually improving how staff assist passengers on trains and within stations, the company strives to create a safe and comfortable environment for all travelers.

 

 

 

 

Union Co., Ltd.

 

Since its founding, the company has introduced Prius hybrid vehicles into its taxi fleet and plans to transition all vehicles to EVs by 2030. In addition, the company carries out environmental awareness and conservation activities within the local community, including collecting items that are difficult for residents to dispose of today, such as used batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

Amita Co., Ltd.

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With the goal of contributing to English education for local children, the company established a library specializing in English picture books, offering around 1,200 different titles. The shop also hosts events that families can enjoy together, helping create an environment where children can become familiar with English in a fun and accessible way.

 

 

 

 

 

Otani Tea Farm

 

With issues such as littering by tourists increasingly occurring around popular sites like Fushimi Inari Taisha, the shop collects trash brought in by visitors and provides garbage bags when needed. In addition, a water refill station has been installed inside the shop to encourage tourists to use reusable bottles and reduce waste.

 

 

 

Kyoto Denim

 

As the kimono industry continues to decline, the company aims to introduce more people to the beauty of kimono culture and Japanese traditional crafts. To achieve this, Kyoto Yuzen dyeing techniques are applied to denim fabrics to create one-of-a-kind products. The company also runs projects to make effective use of discarded denim scraps.

Higashigoroku Co., Ltd.

 

Founded in 1992, this ceramics shop primarily sells Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki pottery. Part of the store space is used to display matcha tea bowls created by more than 150 ceramic artists living in Kyoto. The company also collaborates with local restaurants to produce tableware, allowing visitors to enjoy meals served in traditional Kyoto ceramics. This initiative helps tourists experience Kyoto’s culture while also contributing to local revitalization.

Kyoto Yuba Restaurant Shizukaya

 

A specialty restaurant serving Kyoto-style yuba (tofu skin) with two locations in Kyoto Prefecture. The restaurant features comforting yuba dishes created by the proprietress. Vegan and vegetarian menu options are also available, and efforts are made to create a welcoming environment so that international visitors can enjoy the cuisine with peace of mind.

Benitsubaki Soleil

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A gallery and café established in 2012. A wide variety of works—including paintings and crafts—are exhibited, and workshops where visitors can meet artisans, creators, and craftspeople are regularly held.

In addition, the café actively purchases off-grade vegetables that are not usually distributed through normal markets and uses them as ingredients in its menu, helping to reduce food waste.

Coms Co., Ltd.

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The company operates “Kahōen,” the garden of Hōsenji Temple (Shingon Omuro School) located in the Keihoku area. In order to make Kahōen one of Keihoku’s leading tourist attractions, the company organizes a variety of events.

It also cooperates in running “Keihoku Marche in Kyoto Station,” an initiative that introduces freshly harvested vegetables and local products from Keihoku to visitors. Through these activities, the company contributes to the dispersion of tourism destinations.

Araki Construction Co., Ltd.

 

The company mainly works on the restoration of traditional Kyoto townhouses (Kyo-machiya) and historic homes. Through renovation projects, it contributes to preserving and sharing the culture and traditions of machiya and traditional architecture.

They actively use Kitayama cedar, which is produced in Kyoto Prefecture. In addition, to pass down the techniques required to preserve machiya and traditional houses for future generations, the company actively hires and carefully trains young craftspeople.

STUDIO MONAKA

 

An architectural design studio that develops a wide range of projects centered on the theme of architecture.

In collaboration with Kyoto City, the studio runs a community project based in Funaokayama Park in Kyoto’s Kita Ward. Once a month, it hosts a community revitalization event called “Open Park,” featuring food trucks, local vegetable markets, and other activities that create opportunities for people of different generations and professions to gather and connect.

 

Sone Zoen Co., Ltd.

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Based in Kyoto, the company specializes in the creation and maintenance of traditional Japanese gardens. It manages gardens at renowned sites such as Tenryu-ji Temple, Tofuku-ji Temple, Hōgon-in Temple, and the Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa.

In addition to garden management, the company actively conducts activities to share the beauty of Japanese gardens and provide technical guidance in landscape design to overseas visitors and students aspiring to become landscape gardeners. It also supports local Bon dance festivals and community events, where young staff members perform traditional taiko drumming and lion dances, contributing to the preservation of regional culture.

 

Sankei Design Co., Ltd.

 

The company operates “Kyoto Love Kyoto,” a Kyoto-focused editorial web media platform that shares unique perspectives on the city, including hidden attractions and new ways to enjoy Kyoto that even local residents may not know.

The company also supports employees in obtaining the Kyoto Tourism Culture Certification Exam (Kyoto Kentei) by covering the costs of textbooks and training programs, fostering the development of staff with deep knowledge of Kyoto.

 

 

 

Takara Supply Communications Co., Ltd.

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In addition to its core printing business, the company develops initiatives that ensure information is accessible to people with disabilities, including audio pens and Braille printing services.

It also promotes the use of local resources by turning the core of kozo (paper mulberry)—normally discarded after the bark is removed for making washi paper—into charcoal used to produce Yuzen printing ink.

The company is also involved in planning initiatives that contribute to regional revitalization, including projects such as the “E-TOKO Fukakusa Takeout Market,” which shares local information and promotes events in the Fukakusa area of Fushimi Ward.

Ajiki Roji

 

A row house complex of over 100-year-old machiya townhouses where young creators live and work.

At the café “Fuku Coffee Roastery,” which opened in March 2023, staff also introduce international visitors to Kyoto’s local etiquette and rules. In addition, posters promoting the Kyoto Tourism Morals initiative are displayed throughout the alley, helping raise awareness among visitors.

 

 

 

Kinoshita Kansei Co., Ltd.

 

Founded in 1974, the company works to address social issues through environmental initiatives such as the collection, transportation, and treatment of industrial waste.

In the Saga–Arashiyama area, where littering has become a concern, the company donated smart trash bins to help improve cleanliness. Through such initiatives, it contributes to the beautification of the city and promotes environmental, cultural, and tourism-related measures.

 

 

 

 

Kyoto Meditation Center Co., Ltd.

 

The company plans and sells zazen (Zen meditation) tours for inbound visitors from Europe, North America, and Australia, primarily at Zen temples and other shrines and temples in Kyoto.

By offering opportunities for meditation through zazen, the company promotes Kyoto’s cultural appeal to the world through authentic cultural experiences.

 

 

 

 

 

Jinja Bukkaku Online Co., Ltd.

 

The company develops tourism content that utilizes shrines and temples. It supports collaborations between temples and shrines and various partners, including anime productions and apparel brands, helping to create and sell new tourism content.

It has also signed a partnership agreement with Fushimi Port and contributes to regional revitalization by developing tours and promoting attractions in the Fushimi area as an active member of the local community.

 

 

 

 

DELICE Kyoto Co., Ltd.

 

To tackle the issue of neglected bamboo forests in the western Kyoto area, the company is working to transform them into spaces where anyone can visit and experience nature.

Plans include bamboo forest restaurants, yoga programs, and BBQ activities. The company also organizes bamboo forest camp-style extracurricular programs for local schools, providing children with opportunities to learn about agriculture and the natural environment.

 

 

 

 

Toyosai Co., Ltd.

 

The company traces its origins back to the Ansei era, when it began as a kimono wholesaler in Kyoto.

After establishing Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata, the company expanded its services beyond kimono rental to provide a full range of kimono-related offerings, including wholesale business, processing, maintenance, sales, photography in kimono, and hair and makeup services.

In addition, it promotes Kyoto’s traditions and culture both domestically and internationally through activities such as tea ceremony experiences in Kyoto machiya townhouses and “Kyoto dialect” cultural classes.

 

 

One World Co., Ltd.

 

The company provides staffing services for tourism facilities while fostering human resources specialized in hospitality (omotenashi), aiming to contribute to the development of Kyoto as a “World Tourism City.”

At Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the company operates visitor guidance services, it held a program called the “Travel Quiz Event,” which introduces the concept of Kyoto Tourism Morals. Through this initiative, it shared appropriate travel etiquette in Kyoto with both domestic and international visitors.