Experience one of Japan’s three greatest festivals from reserved paid seating, savor a delicious lunch buffet with around 30 dishes, and visit Kyoto’s famous sweets museum “atelier Kyobaum” on this exciting summer day trip!
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The Highlight
- Watch the famous Gion Festival Yamahoko Procession from reserved paid seating
- Experience the lively sounds of the traditional “Gion Bayashi” festival music
- Admire the beautifully decorated floats known as the “moving art museum”
- Enjoy a lunch buffet featuring around 30 dishes made with seasonal ingredients
- Visit Kyoto’s largest sweets museum, atelier Kyobaum
- Explore the Baumkuchen factory and enjoy shopping for Kyoto souvenirs
- Convenient round-trip bus tour departing from Osaka Umeda
The Experience
Join a special summer bus tour from Osaka to experience the highlight of Kyoto’s famous Gion Festival — the Yamahoko Procession. Known as one of Japan’s three greatest festivals, this magnificent event features elaborately decorated floats parading through the streets of Kyoto accompanied by the traditional sounds of Gion festival music.
Enjoy the procession comfortably from reserved paid seating, allowing you to fully appreciate the breathtaking atmosphere and vibrant summer scenery. Often called a “moving art museum,” the beautifully crafted floats create an unforgettable spectacle unique to Kyoto’s summer tradition.
After the festival, indulge in a lunch buffet featuring around 30 different dishes carefully prepared with seasonal ingredients. Enjoy a wide selection of chef-crafted Japanese and Western-style cuisine.
The tour also includes a visit to “atelier Kyobaum,” one of Kyoto’s largest sweets museums. Discover exhibits themed around Kyoto, matcha, and Baumkuchen while observing the factory production process. You’ll also have time to shop for popular Kyoto sweets and souvenirs.
Please note that buffet menu items may change depending on ingredient availability.
Information about Tour Place of departure and destination: From Osaka to Kyoto Number of days of travel: 1 days Means of transportation: Bus Name of bus company: International Motor Vehicles Osaka or equivalent Meal(s): 1 Lunch Minimum number of passengers to operate. 20 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 16F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN 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.
Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Language of Audio Guide Device
- English
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 08:00Meet at Umeda (Meeting 7:45 AM / Departure 8:00 AM)
- Gion Festival Yamahoko Procession (Watch the famous Gion Festival procession from reserved paid seating / Approx. 2 hours)
- Urban Hotel Gojo (Enjoy a lunch buffet with around 30 dishes / Approx. 60 minutes)
- Atelier Kyo Baum (Factory tour and shopping / Approx. 40 minutes)
- 17:00Arrive back at Umeda around 5:00 PM
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
- Eligibility: This tour is not valid for Japanese nationals. It is available to overseas tourists only.
- This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
- If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
- Please note that the Yamahoko Procession may not be viewable until the very end of the event.
- Guests may be required to walk from the Gion Festival venue to the lunch venue.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes During Bus Tour
- Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.
- Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.
- As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.
- Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.
- Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.
- Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees. 8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.
- Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.
- Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.
- Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.
- Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.
- Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.
- Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.
- Manage your valuable belongings yourself.
- After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.
- Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.
- If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 21 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 20 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, will charge 50%
