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In order for all visitors to Kyoto to fully experience the city's charms, we ask all Kyoto lovers to make a promise to follow the Kyoto Tourism Ethics Declaration. By agreeing to the "Kyoto Tourism Ethics Declaration," you will be able to experience the atmosphere of Kyoto even more deeply and enjoy a richer travel experience.
On this site, you can learn more about Kyoto's history, culture, and tourist morals. By learning the important manners and attitudes to follow when visiting Kyoto, you will be able to enjoy a richer tourist experience.
The "Kyoto Tourism Morals Declaration" also includes a quiz on tourist etiquette. By preparing in advance through this website, you can take the quiz with confidence.
Gain a deeper understanding of Kyoto's charms and enjoy a wonderful trip in harmony with other tourists and locals.
The city of Kyoto was established in 794 AD, 1230 years ago. Since then, Kyoto has flourished as the capital of Japan, and even after the capital was moved to Tokyo, it has continued to be the center of Japanese culture. Kyoto has not suffered much damage during wars and its cultural assets have been preserved, so it is now a city visited by tourists from all over the world.
In order for Kyoto, a city of tourism, to continue to be loved by everyone, we established the " Kyoto Tourism Morals (Kyoto Tourism Code of Conduct )" in 2020 as a set of things that we want to cherish together with tourism business operators and workers, tourists, and local residents.
We ask that all visitors to consider the impact they may have on the local area and be considerate of the local residents when acting in your surroundings.
To help tourists visiting Kyoto avoid crowds and enjoy sightseeing in a safe, secure and comfortable environment, we have created a " Kyoto Tourism Comfort Map " in Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese, which predicts the comfort level of sightseeing by time period and includes live camera footage.
To visualize congestion, live cameras are permanently installed in Kyoto Station, Arashiyama, Gion, etc., and congestion levels are also visualized during Kyoto's four major events and tourist seasons, with the aim of dispersing congestion by location and time.
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Aoi Festival : The Aoi Festival colors the refreshing early summer streets of Kyoto with an elegant procession. It is the annual festival of Kamo-Mioya Shrine (Shimogamo Shrine) and Kamo-Wakeikazuchi Shrine (Kamigamo Shrine), which is said to have begun about 1,500 years ago. Various events (pre-ceremonies) are held from early May, and on May 15th, the "Roto-no-gi" ceremony is held, in which people dressed in Heian period costumes parade about 8 kilometers away.
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Gion Festival : Kyoto in July is dominated by the Gion Festival. The Gion Festival has a history of over 1,000 years and is a festival of Yasaka Shrine that originated as a prayer to ward off epidemics, with a variety of ceremonies taking place over the course of a month from July 1st (Kichifuiri) to the 31st (Eki Shrine Summer Festival). In particular, the Yamahoko Procession on the 17th (Mae Matsuri) and 24th (Ato Matsuri), as well as the Yoiyama on each day, attract many people, and the city of Kyoto is filled with the excitement of the festival.
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Jidai Matsuri (Period Festival ): The Jidai Matsuri (Period Festival), which began in 1895 to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the transfer of the capital to Heian, is a major festival held at Heian Shrine. The highlight of the festival is a procession of around 2,000 citizens dressed in the style of each era, from the Meiji Restoration to the Enryaku period when Heian-kyo was built, parading through the streets of Kyoto.
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Gozan no Okuribi : The Kyoto Gozan no Okuribi, which lights up the summer night sky, is a traditional event to send off the spirits of Obon. The character "Dai" appears on Higashiyama, followed by Myo-ho and Ho on Matsugasaki, Funagata on Nishigamo, Hidari Daimonji on Okitayama, and Torii-gata on Saga. All five of these bonfires are registered as intangible folk cultural properties by the city of Kyoto.
The Aoi Festival, an elegant procession that colors the refreshing early summer of Kyoto, is the annual festival of Kamomioya Shrine (Shimogamo Shrine) and Kamo Wakeikazuchi Shrine (Kamigamo Shrine), which is said to have begun about 1,500 years ago.
Kyoto in July is dominated by the Gion Festival. The Gion Festival has a history of over 1,000 years and is a festival of Yasaka Shrine that originated as a prayer to ward off epidemics , with a variety of ceremonies taking place over the course of a month from July 1st (Kichifu-iri) to July 31st (Eki Shrine Summer Festival).
The Jidai Matsuri began in 1895 to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the transfer of the capital to Heian. The highlight of the festival is a procession through the streets of Kyoto, featuring around 2,000 citizens dressed in the style of each era, from the Meiji Restoration to the Enryaku period when Heian-kyo was built.
The Kyoto Gozan no Okuribi, which lights up the summer night sky, is a traditional event to send off the spirits of the dead during the Obon festival. The character "Dai" appears on Higashiyama, followed by Myo-ho and Funagata on Matsugasaki, Funagata on Nishigamo, Hidari Daimonji on Okitayama, and Torii-gata on Saga.
In terms of public transportation, city buses are becoming increasingly crowded due to tourists carrying large baggage.
Kyoto City is working to promote "hands-free tourism," in which people leave their luggage at stations and other locations to prevent overcrowding on buses, and is taking steps such as disseminating information through " HANDS FREE KYOTO " and setting up temporary baggage storage facilities.
In Japan, it is generally believed that the cost of waste disposal should be borne by the person who produces the waste.
Additionally, in Kyoto there is a custom called "kadowaki," where people clean the area in front of their homes every morning, which makes it easier to keep the city clean even without the need to clean the entire city as a public service.
As the garbage problem has come to the forefront of the media, many people believe that there are not many garbage cans in Kyoto, but in fact there are many more garbage cans installed around tourist sites compared to other cities in Japan.
However, there are cases where removal is unavoidable, such as when garbage is forced into a full trash bin or when household or business waste is dumped there.
If you feel like throwing away trash during your trip, please either do so at the store where you bought it or take it back to your accommodation.
In addition, in order to reduce disposable plastic waste, Kyoto is installing water dispensers that accept reusable bottles and certifying stores that recommend reusable bottles. Bring your own bottle with you when you travel!
The explosive increase in the number of tourists has become a tourism problem, with tourists concentrating in major tourist destinations, causing public transportation to become paralyzed and causing inconvenience to local residents.
As part of its " Special Kyoto Project ," Kyoto City is working to decentralize the six areas of the city - Fushimi, Ohara, Takao, Yamashina, Saikyo, and Keihoku - by disseminating information on hidden attractions and local events that are not found in guidebooks.
Just looking at bamboo forests, the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Path is famous, but there are many other attractive places outside of the major tourist attractions, such as the Bamboo Path in Muko City and the bamboo forest at Adashino Nenbutsu Temple.
In recent years, natural disasters such as frequent earthquakes and an increase in the number of torrential rains caused by global warming have been occurring all over the country. Kyoto, which attracts many tourists, is no exception. What should you do if a disaster occurs while you are enjoying sightseeing? Prepare for disasters by checking the preparations you should make before your trip and the actions you should take while sightseeing.
Actions to take in the event of a large-scale disaster
Step 1: Ensure your safety
Stay away from collapsing buildings, get under something sturdy like a desk, and protect your head.
Step 3: Get the right information
To gather information during disasters, please use the Kyoto City Return Home Support Site, where you can check the operation status of public transportation, etc.
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Kyoto Trivia
Kyoto City has approximately 1,700 temples and 800 shrines, which is more than the number of convenience stores.
In addition, Kyoto has 17 World Heritage Sites registered as cultural assets of the ancient capital of Kyoto. 2024 will mark the 30th anniversary of Kyoto's registration as a World Heritage Site. In order to continue to protect the World Heritage Sites, please refrain from graffiti on buildings.
Also, when visiting temples and shrines, please be aware of the following:
Be respectful and quiet.
Please do not touch old buildings or cultural properties.
The center of the torii gate is the path for the gods to walk through, so you should walk through either the left or right edge.
There are some areas where photography is prohibited, so be sure to check the directions and signs.
Be sure to take off your shoes when you step onto the tatami mats. It's convenient to have your own shoe bag.
Carry large luggage in front of you so as not to cause a nuisance to those around you.
When walking around Kyoto City, you are sure to come across wooden houses called "Kyoto Townhouses." Although simple, each design, such as their lattices and roof tiles, adds a unique charm to the town and exudes a "Kyoto-ness."
However, did you know that in recent years, the number of Kyo-machiya has been rapidly decreasing? The number is decreasing by about 800 houses per year, which is more than two houses per day.
We will introduce some of the features of Kyo -machiya .
In particular, Hanamikoji in Gion is lined with Kyoto townhouses, creating a typical Kyoto landscape, but in recent years, in order to prevent nuisance behavior such as "maiko paparazzi" stalking maiko and taking photos all over the road, entering the private road and taking photos without permission has been prohibited.
Join the Kyoto Tourism Morals Declaration!
Those who have learned about Kyoto's history, culture, and tourist etiquette can receive benefits such as discounts and gifts at various places in Kyoto by answering a quiz on the special website. Please enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto through the Kyoto Tourism Ethics Declaration!
