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It was quite an interesting webinar session concluded by the partners of Kyoto tourism as they presented the wide variety of offerings in each region. Koji Kuriyama, Managing Director, Kyoto Tourism Federation welcomed everyone to the webinar and thanked everyone for taking time off their busy schedules to attend the event. “Today, we would like to provide you with information not only about the temples and shrines in Kyoto city but about Kyoto prefecture. Kyoto city is surrounded by traditional history and culture, there are landscapes called “Kyoto by the sea in the north, wonderful sceneries called “woodland Kyoto” such as thatched roofs in the central region, sceneries of tea plantations called “Kyoto infused with tea” in the south and sceneries of beautiful bamboo groves in “Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove.” I think you can enjoy different Kyoto. Today we will make a presentation about each region, so once the covid -19 crisis ends, we hope you can come to visit another Kyoto besides Kyoto city.” Ken Fujimoto, Representative, Japan Exploration Tours JIN shared that as a land operator in Kyoto they organise a variety of tours in and around the area. At first, he shared the counter measures taken to ensure the safety standards of all visitors. Thereafter, shared the many flight options and map of how to get to the destination, the areas that can be explored by all visitors including how the visitors can enjoy the four seasons. He covered areas from Woodland Kyoto; forest areas in Japan to mountain terrain to countryside hiking, special experiences that would also entail making ones’ own handkerchief at the Handkerchief indigo dyeing experience, blowing glass experience, Namba soy sauce brewery, Katamoto …

In a few hours, you will be able to learn and discover the beautiful land of Kyoto as they present their offerings online through a webinar titled “Discover the serene beauty of Kyoto prefecture, the must-see sights and unique experiences it has to offer”. During this one-hour session, four partners will share the many areas, sights and offerings that they want the travellers to see online. Koji Kuriyama, Managing Director, Kyoto Tourism Federation will begin the webinar relating the most important information about visiting the destination and checking the health and safety standards as well as reaching out to the Middle East market to keep Kyoto at the top of their wish list when the borders open. Among other partners who will showcase their diverse offerings are Jesse Efron, Overseas Promotion Manager, Kyoto by the Sea DMO who will share the northern side of Kyoto which is by the sea followed by Ken Fujimoto, Representative, Japan Exploration Tours JIN who will focus on woodland Kyoto, Kyoto Infused with Tea & Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove. They have some unique tours not only in Kyoto but other areas in Japan. If your clients are adventure enthusiasts this will be something that they will definitely want to try out. Ayumi Kimba, Director, J-Links DMC specializing in inbound tourism to Japan will be able to share every detail that needs to be known by the visitors so she will take you through the learning process which in turn you can share with the most discerning clientele.

The countdown to the Kyoto tourism special webinar will be tomorrow from 11 am to 12noon UAE time focusing on the Middle East market titled “Discover the serene beauty of Kyoto prefecture, the must-see sights and unique experiences it has to offer” with a total of four partners. Koji Kuriyama, Managing Director, Kyoto Tourism Federation; “Middle East has become one of our key markets over the past few years. Over a period of one hour myself and three of our key partners will join in to showcase the beauty of our destination, the different offerings and experiences not to be missed out. We want the travel trade in Middle East to know more about the wide variety of sights in Kyoto prefecture and want to introduce our area to their customers.” Jesse Efron, Overseas Promotion Manager, Kyoto by the Sea DMO shared, “We are a DMO and one of the members of Kyoto Tourism Federation. We cover the northern part of Kyoto prefecture; by the sea. Middle East has become one of our key markets and we want the travel trade in Middle East to learn about the wide variety of sights in Kyoto, its beauty and want to introduce our area to their customers.” Ken Fujimoto, Representative, Japan Exploration Tours JIN stated, “Our main areas will focus on woodland Kyoto, Kyoto Infused with Tea & Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove. We provide unique tours not only in Kyoto but other areas in Japan.  The most famous one is Mount Fuji (the highest mountain in Japan) climbing it is an experience not to be missed out for those who crave for adventure. We have seen a keen interest in the Middle …

Kyoto tourism will conduct a comprehensive  webinar on Tuesday March 2, 2021 from 11am to 12noon UAE time. Koji Kuriyama, Managing Director, Kyoto Tourism Federation stated that the theme for the webinar is ‘Discover the serene beauty of Kyoto prefecture, the must-see sights and unique experiences it has to offer’. All trade partners will be able to witness the many offerings in the destination which will include Kyoto by the Sea, Woodland Kyoto, Kyoto Infused with Tea & Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove pres//ented by the three partners. Koji Kuriyama, Managing Director, Kyoto Tourism Federation reiterated, “We are targeting mainly GCC,  Turkey and other countries in Middle East to join and discover Kyoto. Travel trade who would like to offer Kyoto or Japan for their customers.  Our webinar will provide them all the must-see sights, unique experiences, etc. of all over Kyoto prefecture. Middle East has become one of our key markets and we will also be sharing the guidelines for health and hygiene in Japan.”