Opening for the first time in 25 years! Start from the “Kikumon” gate, which has been repaired for this tour ! 12/8 (Sunday) Tour will be held to visit the non-public areas of Higashi Honganji Temple, an important cultural proper ty in Kyoto

Opening for the first time in 25 years! Start from the “Kikumon” gate, which has been repaired for this tour! 12/8 (Sunday) Tour will be held to visit areas such as Higashi Honganji Temple, an important cultural property, which is not open to the public in Kyoto ​
Creek & River Co. Press release: November 25, 2024 Opening for the first time in 25 years! Start from the “Kikumon” gate, which has been repaired for this tour! 12/8 (Sunday) Tour will be held to visit areas not open to the public at Higashi Honganji Temple, an important cultural property in Kyoto ~ C&R is in charge of planning and operation~
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3670/3819/3670-3819-1ed72dd6d493de41a9dd6687ddcf2069-942×706.jpg Creek & River Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as C&R), which operates a professional agency business, announced on Sunday, December 8, 2024, “Premium Tour to Enjoy the Charm of Higashi Honganji Temple in Kyoto ~ Cultural Property Architecture” We will explore the “secrets” hidden in and enjoy the “boating” of the past. Please note that C&R is in charge of planning and operating this tour. ▼Click here to apply https://peatix.com/event/4201564/
https://www.kkday.com/ja/product/262247 Overview of “Premium tour to enjoy the charm of Kyoto Higashi Honganji Temple”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3670/3819/3670-3819-7bd36dc8213f0ffda958dca555ca5bea-975×650.jpg [Background of the tour] This tour will be held as part of a project selected for this year’s “Project to Promote the Utilization of Attractive Cultural Properties Across the Nation” implemented by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. The Otani school of Shinshu Buddhism (Higashi Hongan-ji Temple) has 23 buildings, including the Miei-do Hall, Amida-do Hall, and Miei-do Gate, which are designated as important cultural properties. The mausoleum was built over 750 years ago and has been the setting for many historical events. At times it was hit by large fires, at times it was caught up in the flames of war, and it was destroyed by fire four times. At first glance, it looks like a traditional Japanese temple building, but it is also a unique building with a multilayered structure and elements of modern architecture, such as the layout of Western-style buildings. This time, we will introduce you to the history of Higashi Honganji Temple and the charm of the cultural property in a small group, through a secret tour that provides detailed explanations and guidance inside the Important Cultural Property, which is normally closed to the public, boating at Shosei-en Garden, Noh stage, etc. We have planned a high value-added tour that you can enjoy. We also plan to open the “Chrysanthemum Gate”, which was repaired for this tour, for the first time in 25 years. Please come and experience the premium and precious Higashi Honganji Temple. [Schedule] Sunday, December 8, 2024 [Contents] ・Higashi Honganji Secret Tour starting from “Kikumon” ・Boating at Shoseien in the precincts of the enclave ・Watching the Noh stage (with English commentary) ・Night tour of the temple grounds (optional) [Capacity] 10 people [Cost] 180,000 yen (tax included) [Sponsor] Helitavi Promotion Council [Cooperation] Shinshu Otani School (Higashi Honganji), C&R Company ▼Click here to apply https://peatix.com/event/4201564/
https://www.kkday.com/ja/product/262247 [Inquiries regarding tours] Creek and River Co., Ltd. Tourism Department In charge of “Premium tour to enjoy the charm of Kyoto Higashi Honganji Temple”
https://bit.ly/3y6WBcX “Premium tour to enjoy the charm of Higashi Honganji in Kyoto” details Point 1: The secret tour starts in front of “Kikumon”, which opens for the first time in 25 years! Kikumon → Amida-do → Mieido → Hakushoin → Sakura-shita-tei → Miya-goten → Fountain
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3670/3819/3670-3819-f00fa54c54e52cda3b7eb96d9cffeffd-975×650.jpg The tour begins in front of the “Kikumon” gate, which has been repaired for this tour. A secret tour of important cultural properties that allows you to tour the temple grounds while being guided and explained in detail by monks about buildings that are normally closed to the public. The tour will include the Hakushoin Temple, which has a folded coffered ceiling and gold-dusted wall paintings, the elegant Imperial Palace relocated from the former Omiya Palace, and the Sakurashita-tei, a sophisticated modern Sukiya building decorated with Maruyama Okyo’s wall paintings. [Guide: Monk Mr. Kakujo Oe] Deputy director of the main shrine department of the Shinshu Otani school (Higashi Honganji Temple). Born in Oita Prefecture, lived in Kyoto for 14 years. My hobby is watching boxing. Lately, I’ve started to experience the charm of Noh. Point 2: Boating at Shoseien in the enclave grounds
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3670/3819/3670-3819-a7244b3543a6bc5ca0e8ac1da3c6889d-956×636.jpg Move to Shosei-en, located about 200 meters east of Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, and compare it with the contents of “Shosei-en 13 Keiei” and “Shosei-enki” written in 1827 in the late Edo period. While you’re at it, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Viewing the garden from a boat floating on Ingetsu Pond is one such experience. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride. Point 3: “Nohgaku in English” Noh stage viewing
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3670/3819/3670-3819-6d1204b1d1fa7c35b8214233a80e908b-1155×650.jpg Shoseien was the former residence of Minamoto no Toru, who is said to be the model for Hikaru Genji. This time, Kanze school Noh performer Haruhisa Kawamura will perform “Toru”, a play related to the Tale of Genji.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3670/3819/3670-3819-20b669a56b8f4b54791592ad7e2a56fe-260×313.jpg [Noh actor: Haruhisa Kawamura] Kanze style Shitekata Important intangible cultural property “Nohgaku” general certification holder Doshisha University Visiting Professor ▼Click here for detailed profile of Mr. Kawamura https://www.nohgakusha.com/index.html Point 4: Optional tour Night temple tour
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3670/3819/3670-3819-cab7f8ed12f83fedd85d88db7c2f635b-590×394.jpg Only those who wish to do so will return to the Higashi Honganji Temple grounds after the gates close for a night tour of the grounds. After strolling through the quiet grounds, you can climb the Mieido Gate and enjoy a different night view of Kyoto, including Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Station, from the top of the gate. *This facility is an important cultural property and is not barrier-free. Also, instead of going on the normal tour route, you will have to go up and down steep stairs at night. If you are not feeling well or have concerns about your legs or back, we ask that you refrain from participating as this may be particularly dangerous. ▼Click here to apply
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In addition to this event, C&R is also cooperating with Nagasaki City’s “Regionally Created ‘Another Nagasaki Tourism” Signature Product Creation Project” and participating in the JAL special tour “Night Kitakyushu Airport Tour”. In addition to cooperation, We utilize our creative power to do a variety of things, including cooperating with the “Ruin Landscape Symposium” and planning, managing, and producing the live streaming of the Shinto ritual “Soma Nomaoi” held around Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture. We support the dissemination of the charm of the region in various ways. C&R will continue to make full use of the abilities of our professionals to promote regional revitalization, and aim to realize our vision of “creating wealth for people and society.” ▼In charge of the secretariat for Ainu tours through traditional crafts, etc. conducted for domestic and inbound tourists in Nibutani, Biratori-cho, Hokkaido https://www.cri.co.jp/news/005326.html ▼Planning and management of Senbonzakura x Manda Pit “Senbonzakura Exhibition 2.0” held in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture https://www.cri.co.jp/news/004879.html ▼Planning and management of the Japan-Taiwan Retro/Modern Architecture Symposium https://www.cri.co.jp/news/004791.html ▼Planning and developing a tour that will become a new highlight of Nagasaki City https://www.cri.co.jp/case_studies/solution/000516.html?rls ▼Planning and operation of night tour of Kitakyushu Airport
https://www.cri.co.jp/news/004606.html ▼It was packed with ruin fans! Planning and management of “Ruin ​​Landscape Symposium”
https://www.cri.co.jp/case_studies/produce/000505.html?rls ｜ https://www.cri.co.jp/news/004716.html ▼Planning, management, and production of the Shinto ritual “Soma Nomaoi” held around Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture for two consecutive years
https://www.cri.co.jp/case_studies/produce/000494.html?rls ▼C&R’s online event photography and distribution service
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