Enjoy the nature of the Hozu River with this rafting tour. Contributing to the local community through rescue activities - Big Smile

July 10, 2025 - March 31, 2026
In order to help domestic and international tourists visiting Kyoto deepen their understanding of Kyoto's tourist etiquette, culture, and history, the "Kyoto Traveler's Promise" will be held as follows

June 2, 2025 - February 27, 2026
Kyoto City and the Kyoto Tourism Association (DMO KYOTO), a public interest incorporated association, will formulate the "Kyoto Tourism Code of Conduct (Kyoto Tourism Morals)" in November 2020, and from fiscal year 2022, will be calling for "Company committed to Sustainable Tourism in Kyoto" to further promote behavior based on the Kyoto Tourism Morals.

From April 28, 2025

At the JR Kyoto Station Central Exit “Station Building Vision”, videos promoting Kyoto Tourism Etiquette are being broadcast, introducing initiatives such as morning and evening sightseeing, the “Special Kyoto” dispersal program, and unique traditional cultural experiences in Kyoto.

From April 2025

In collaboration with Keihan Bus Co., Ltd., “Okoshi Bus,” the Kyoto regular sightseeing bus that departs from Kyoto Station and Osaka Station (*) and tours city sightseeing spots, will place “MIND YOUR MANNERS” and “Kyoto Machiket” leaflets in the seat pockets.

During the Osaka-Kansai Expo period, courses departing from Osaka Station will also operate.

April 1, 2025 - April 15, 2025
"MIND YOUR MANNERS" posters will be displayed on Kyoto City information boards, which are set up in approximately 7,500 locations throughout the city, to raise awareness of proper etiquette among tourists walking through the city.

In order to promote the spread and further practice of the "Kyoto Tourism Ethics," the "Excellence in Ethical and Sustainable Tourism Business Practices" Award has been held since fiscal year 2022. This year, an awards ceremony will be held to recognize 26 businesses that are engaged in excellent activities in accordance with the Kyoto Tourism Ethics.

March 10, 2025 - September 9, 2025
In order to raise awareness of manners and morals when sightseeing in Kyoto and to allow people to learn about their specific details in a fun way, we will be placing advertisements in the hotel magazine "Kyoto Tourism Concierge." The magazine will be placed in each guest room (approximately 20,000 rooms) of approximately 800 hotels, inns, and guest houses in Kyoto City.

February 25, 2025 - March 31, 2025
We distributed digital advertisements targeted at people planning to visit Kyoto and those currently visiting the city to raise awareness of proper etiquette.

From January 20, 2025

We will publish an English phrase guide for businesses interacting with international tourists, summarizing useful expressions for conveying local and store rules as well as tourism manners.
A PDF version is also available for download.