A hot spot that opened on October 2, 2024 (Wed.) in Uji and Kokura, Kyoto. ［On the first floor, visitors can experience nostalgic games reborn with the latest technology using coins in a hands-on exhibit area. You can also experience the latest technology in the experience exhibit area on the first floor. When you are tired of playing, take a break at the café where you can order an original burger of your choice. Finally, you can buy souvenirs at the museum store, which also sells a variety of limited-edition goods!

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Adults 3300 yen / Junior high and high school students 2200 yen / Elementary school students 1100 yen / Preschool children free
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Established in 1836, Morihan, a long-established tea manufacturer and seller in Uji, has opened a new complex in a renovated historic store building. In addition to gyokuro, sencha, and other drinks, visitors can taste freshly ground powdered green tea and sweets made from roasted tea. A visit to the viewing area, where tea masters judge the quality of tea, is also recommended through the glass. Located away from the center of the tourist attractions and with few people, this is the perfect place for two people who want to enjoy a relaxing time together.

In 2020, the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art will reopen under the name of the Kyoto Kyocera Museum of Art. The main building with its beautiful retro-modern design will be retained, while a new wing for contemporary art, a café, and a museum store will be added. The museum offers exhibitions at different times of the year that can be enjoyed by couples interested in art, as well as by beginners, allowing them to get up close and personal with art. After viewing the exhibits, visitors can enjoy spending time on the rooftop terrace or in the café.

At Zuikogama Kyoto Kiyomizu Branch, founded in 1771 in Kiyomizu, Kyoto, you can try your hand at pottery making on a potter's wheel. The pieces you carefully create with your own hands are an unpredictable experience in which the shape of the piece can be determined by the slightest chance! Try your hand at making your own unique piece of Kyo-yaki or Kiyomizu-yaki pottery while being guided by a skilled craftsman. Enjoy the experience of sitting down at the dining table with the vessels you have made together.

Yasaka Koshindo is one of the three most popular shrines in Japan and is also known as "Koshin-san. The main hall houses a statue of the three monkeys, "see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil," and is also famous for prayers such as the "konjaku kojaku kojaku" prayer, which seals out intractable diseases, and the "kocho kocho" prayer, which attracts lost items. It is a standard practice to take pictures of couples wearing kimonos. Before taking pictures, do not forget to pay your respects at the main hall.

Nishiki Ichiba, known as "Kyoto's kitchen," is a 390-meter-long shopping street stretching from Teramachi Dori to Takakura Dori in Kyoto. It is said to have been established about 400 years ago, and is a veritable treasure trove of gourmet food, with about 130 stores selling fresh fish, ingredients used in Kyoto cuisine, processed goods, snacks, and souvenirs! It is also a great place for lunchtime drinking, so couples who like to drink should definitely stop by. The narrow streets are sure to bring the two of you closer together. Satisfy your appetite to your heart's content in this long-established shopping street.

Arashiyama, Kyoto, offers a variety of spots ideal for eating and walking, such as gorgeous sweets that look great in photographs and food with a Kyoto-like atmosphere. Benches are placed at the foot of the Togetsu Bridge, where you can enjoy your meal while gazing at the Katsura River. There are also trash cans located throughout the area.Trash MAPCheck out the following. While protecting the beautiful scenery, let's savor the atmosphere of Arashiyama and its exquisite gourmet food as autumn deepens.

A 15-minute walk from the central area of Arashiyama brings you to [Arashiyama Park (Kameyama area)] (commonly known as Kameyama Park). Climbing further up from there, you will reach an observatory from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of Arashiyama. Only those who go there can enjoy the panoramic view of Arashiyama, including the Hozu River cruise boat and the trolley train, which look as small as miniatures. Enjoy a picnic or spend time as you wish while admiring the spectacular view.

ANDO, a long-established manufacturer of kimono accessories, celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. The company offers workshops on making dyed goods in the hope that people will become familiar with the traditional techniques of dyeing and shibori, which have become increasingly distant from our daily lives. Visitors can spend a moment to experience dyeing culture and refine their sensibility. Making a tote bag for each other and giving it as a gift will be a fun and exciting experience.

In 1052, Yorimichi Fujiwara converted Uji-den, the villa of his father, Michinaga Fujiwara, into a Buddhist temple and founded Byodoin. At that time, the Pure Land faith, which prayed for rebirth in paradise, spread among aristocrats, Buddhist monks, and the general public, and the Amida Hall (now the Phoenix Hall) was built as a place of prayer. The main statue of Amida Nyorai, by Buddhist priest Teicho, is known as a masterpiece of Japanese-style sculpture. During the fall foliage season, the maple trees along the Aji-ike Pond in front of the Phoenix Hall change color, creating a beautiful scene.

［In 2019, the Showa era market built on the Ujibashi-dori shopping street will be re-launched as a new market where unique stores will gather. From restaurants such as a store where you can taste authentic Neapolitan pizza and a popular bar where you can have a little drink with yakitori and yakiton, attractive stores offering home-roasted coffee and lifestyle goods are on standby! Gourmet-loving couples are sure to have a blast.

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Watte Chai (chai) / Antica Pizzeria Razinello (pizzeria) / Chochotsuimi Hawaii (popular bar) / Uji Konoha Osteopathic Clinic (osteopathic clinic) / Nokays Wion & Copan (stand coffee & lifestyle goods) / Candy Shop Time Slip (candy, sundries) / Koyo Dyeing and Weaving (clothing) (soft ice cream) / Ogino Seisakusho (soft ice cream) / Chop Chop Bain Mee (Bain Mee) / Gift Shop Aoi Sora (gift store) / Niku ga Umai Ten Food Park (meat dishes) / Art Gallery A&M (gallery) / Minna no Ie (community space) / Tasuki (Japanese sweets shop) / Mizoguchi Sanchi (Sake BAR) / Neko standard (Cat goods)

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Osaka-ya (Restaurant)

*Confirm each store's business days, etc. on the website.

Located in the nature-rich Uji-Tawara area, Shoju-in Temple is also called "Fu-ring-dera" (wind-bell temple) because it holds a wind-bell festival every summer. The famous "inome" window here is a cute heart-shaped window. Inome, which resembles a heart shape, is a traditional Japanese pattern and is meant to invite good fortune and ward off misfortune. After praying at the temple, take a memorable picture.

Since its opening in 1975, Toei Movie Land has been loved by men and women of all ages. Visitors can try on period costumes, so it is recommended to take a memorable photo dressed in something out of the ordinary. In addition to the regular attractions, seasonal events are also held, so be sure to check it out.

glänta kyoto Sanjo Kawaramachi" is located on the first floor of a renovated 100-year-old machiya townhouse. Here, you can enjoy My Ring, where a craftsman will make an original custom ring in 5 to 10 minutes according to your finger size, or the Work Shop, where you can experience making your own ring. The finished rings can be picked up on the spot, making it a perfect way for couples to create memories together. Wearing matching rings is sure to strengthen the bond between the couple.

The theater [Yoshimoto Gion Kagetsu] is recommended for couples who love comedy. Here, many comedians, from young comedians to veterans, perform manzai, rakugo, and shinkigeki. Shinkigeki plays, which are familiar to audiences on TV, are even more entertaining when seen live. Since the theater is located in Gion, you can visit nearby sightseeing spots and cafes after the show.

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Blessed with an abundance of water, Fushimi is one of the top producers of sake in Japan, and Fushimizu Sake Brewery Alley in Fushimi is home to nine restaurants where you can taste sake from 18 breweries belonging to the Fushimi Sake Brewers Association along with a wide variety of food. No matter which restaurant you are seated at, you can order the most popular dish from each restaurant and sake from the brewery from the common delivery menu. If you two love to drink, you could spend a whole day here and not have enough time.

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Sake Brewery (Sake) / O-chan (Sushi) / Kyomachichaya (Kushikatsu, Oden) / Jusen (Teppanyaki) / Osaketomeshi -Tokidoki Yasai (Sosaku Izakaya) / Fushimizu Yakitetsu (Kyushu Hakata Sosaku) / Fushimizu 89-chome Shokudo (Charcoal BBQ) / Ramen Monohsen (Ramen) / Kitatsuka (Machinuka)

*Confirm hours of operation and other information on each store's website.

The Kyoto International Manga Museum is both a museum and a library of manga. The museum has a collection of about 300,000 manga materials, ranging from caricatures and ukiyoe of the Edo period to current popular works and foreign ones, most of which can be read as much as one likes. In fine weather, reading manga on the grassy grounds of the museum is also a pleasant experience.

An aquarium is an essential first date. Located in Umekoji Park near Kyoto Station, the Kyoto Aquarium is easily accessible and easy to visit. The aquarium exhibits 15,000 living creatures of about 250 species in 10 areas, including the "Kyoto River" area, which displays giant salamanders, and the "Kyoto Sea" aquarium, which recreates the Kyoto sea. Check out the very popular dolphins, penguins, and other creatures program in advance. After a full day of sightseeing, enjoy the gourmet food available in the Umekoji Park area.

Nidec Kyoto Tower is a landmark of Kyoto located right in front of Kyoto Station. The observation deck, the highest in the city at 100 meters above ground level, offers a 360-degree view of the Kyoto cityscape. It is recommended to visit at night to enjoy a romantic moment while viewing the nightscape. Kyoto Tower Sand" (B1F to 2F) offers gourmet foods, souvenirs, and Japanese experience stores to satisfy both your appetite and your soul. This popular spot has many fans not only among tourists but also among locals.

The first non-verbal (i.e., wordless) stage show "Gear" from Kyoto, Japan, has been performed 4,500 times and attracted more than 300,000 spectators, and is now in its 13th year of long-run performance. The powerful performances of mime, breakdance, and magic linked with light and images entertain all audiences, from children to adults. Movie dates are great, but why not experience something out of the ordinary on a casual stage?

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Price/ General S seats 7200 yen, Elementary to high school students S seats 5200 yen, Preschool children (4 to 6 years old) 1200 yen *Prices vary depending on seats.

Genkoan is a Zen temple of the Soto sect located in Takagamine. The main hall has a round window named "Window of Enlightenment" and a square window named "Window of Lostness," from which one can view the beautiful seasonal scenery of fresh greenery and autumn leaves. Once a month, regular zazen meditation sessions (free of charge) are held, so those interested should inquire in advance. Take some time to calm your mind away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

JRA Kyoto Racecourse, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025, will have a grand opening in April 2023 under the nickname "Centennial Park Kyoto Racecourse. In addition to the newly built main stand, the track has been reborn as a more attractive racetrack for men and women of all ages to enjoy, with a paddock that is easier to see and a "UMAJO SPOT" relaxation space for women. The racetrack, which has a strong male image, is now a place where couples can enjoy themselves together.

［Seifukuji Temple was founded in the Heian period (794-1185) by Kobo Daishi, who built a tsujido (temple hall) here and enshrined a Jizoson (a statue of the Ksitigarbha) that he had made himself. In 1983, Japanese-style painter Morimoto Yuzumi and his students dedicated a flower ceiling to the temple as a memorial service for the 1,150th anniversary of the death of Empress Danrin, a deity associated with Jizoson, which can be viewed from outside the main hall.

At tufting studio CREA, a carpet specialty store in Shimogamo, you can choose your favorite color from 60 different colors of yarn to make your own original carpet. The workshop is limited to a small group of four people, so you can work at your leisure, even if it is your first time. Why not try making an item to add to your home interior together? Private reservations are available for couples and families.

At MYBEAR STUDIO, you can experience creating your own colorful artwork using more than 20 different colors for your bear figure. You can mix your favorite colors to create a marbled pattern, or sprinkle lame for a sparkling finish. The production time is approximately one hour. The completed figure will be delivered to your home about a week after it dries.