Getting the Full Kyoto Experience: Local Japan

It’s not surprising that those who care about the environment enjoy participating in sustainable practices while exploring eco tourism destinations. With many people worldwide trying to do their part to help protect the earth with sustainability while also trying to enjoy their time as a traveler, there are many tours and experiences for people to try. Something that has been gaining attention and becoming more popular in Japan is what’s known as the Kyoto Experience. If you’re unsure what it is, the Kyoto experience is a type of tour that focuses on the traditional lifestyle of the Kyoto locals who want to share their ancient way of life as various cool experiences for tourists.

With many of these tours offering visitors an insight into the life of the locals it’s refreshing to know that the hosts care enough about sustainability to make it a key element to each tour. So what exactly does a Kyoto experience include? Let’s take a look below so you know what to expect:

Staying in traditional guesthouses

With much of Kyoto having traditional Japanese style homes compared to the other metropolis’ around the country, there are plenty of accommodations still standing from the 1600s Edo period which offer cool experiences and a glimpse into Japan’s past. These houses have a specific architectural style that isn’t found in many other places so it’s truly unique for a Kyoto experience.

Cooking with harvested vegetables

With Kyoto being surrounded by luscious green fields there is an almost unlimited opportunity for locals to grow their own food here. This is partly what makes this one of the top eco tourism destinations in Japan and allows visitors to see what foods are being eaten in the region and sold at the local markets while also keeping everything within the local economy. You’ll learn Japanese recipes and help to cook with the found in these eco friendly destinations surrounding Kyoto. 

Speaking with Japanese residents

While participating in these cool experiences that teach you about life in the city, you’ll of course be shown around by local residents that are happy to share information about their lives with you. They’ll be able to teach you about the local language, much-loved traditions and the culture that, combined, makes the Kyoto experience so unique. It’s a place that allows you to fully immerse yourself into the culture while ticking off an exciting bucket-list-worthy activity.

Interested in cool experiences like the ones listed above and want to know how to participate yourself? There are a number of tour companies that offer an immersive Kyoto experience and are waiting to share the beauty of the region with you. With multiple options of tours online it can seem overwhelming trying to find both enjoyable, educational and sustainable tours in eco tourism destinations across the country – so we’ve handpicked a few of the tours above to help you.

The Kyoto experience is something that should be included on every visitor to Japan’s itinerary as it’s a place bursting with traditional charm that can only be found here. So what are you waiting for?

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