• Tour is only available between 2026/11/12~2026/11/18.
• Enjoy the nearly 120 minutes of the Maiko and Geiko (Geisha) dance performance of "Kotobuki-kai".
• Walk through the famous Kinkakuji Temple.
• Enjoy riding the public transportation.
• The tour is assisted by KTIC Friends staff in English.

The tour will start with strolling around the Kinkakuji Temple for magnificent view.
During the renovation in 1986-1987, it took 200,000 gold leaves which weighed 20 kg (44 pounds) to replace the 2nd and 3rd floor.
The tour will spend approximately 45 minutes enjoying the temple and beautiful grounds.
The tour will take you to "Kotobuki-kai" at the Kamishichikenkaburenjo for traditional Geisha and Maiko performances.
History of "Kotobuki-kai"
Kamishichiken traces its origins back to the Ashikaga (Muromachi) period, when seven teahouses (mizu-chaya) were built in front of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine using timber left over from the shrine's reconstruction. Since then, it has endured numerous hardships and trials through the rise and fall of shogunates and the changing of rulers.
In more recent history, in December of the 4th year of the Kaei era (1851), when the Tokugawa Shogunate granted new official licenses for teahouse operations, it instructed each hanamachi (geisha district) to form an association called a nakama. Consequently, Kamishichiken was named Kotobuki Nakama, Gion-cho was named Sakae Nakama, Nijo Shinchi was named Higashi Nakama, and Shichijo Shinchi was named Izumi Nakama. This was the beginning of what is known today as the guild or union.
Nijo Shinchi petitioned the Shoshidai (Shogunal Deputy in Kyoto) in the 19th year of the Kyoho era (1734) and operated in the area east of the Kamo River near Nijo as a branch of Kamishichiken, but it was unfortunately abolished in the 20th year of the Meiji era (1887).
During that period, licensed teahouses indicated their official status by displaying their respective characters—Kotobuki (寿), Sakae (栄), Higashi (東), or Izumi (泉)—on noren (curtains) during the day and on andon (lanterns) at night.
After World War II, when the Onshukai (performance showcase) was promptly revived as a study workshop for a new era, the character Kotobuki (寿) from Kotobuki Nakama was adopted to name the restarted performance series—hence the origin of Kotobukikai.
All the transportation will be by walking or using public transportation.
Please wear comfortable shoes and come prepared for any weather.
KTIC Friends is a staff from Kyoto Tourist Information Center.
The English-speaking staff will accompany from the departure point of Kyoto Tourist Information Center.
This is a Non-licensed assisted walking tour.
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Information about tour
Place of departure and destination:From Kyoto Tourist Information Center to Kinkakuji Temple and Kamishichikenkaburenjo
Number of days of travel:1Day
Means of transportation:Bus and walking
Name of bus company:
Meal(s):0
Minimum number of passengers to operate. 2
Number of　GUIDE：1
Tour Operator Information
Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team
Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN
Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444
Registration No.: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information
Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team
Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN
Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444
Opening hour :10:00~18:00
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Eri Tomiyama
*The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
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　　　Travel Agency Terms and Conditions:Section of Package Tour Contract
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