ICE2024-International Congress of Entomology2024（第27回国際昆虫学会議） ICE2024-International Congress of Entomology2024（第27回国際昆虫学会議）

Companion Tours

For companions of participants in ICE2024 Kyoto, we have prepared attractive local tours for experiencing and enjoying traditional Japanese cultures, Kyoto confectionery and Japanese sake brewing. You will surely discover the charm of Kyoto. We look forward to seeing you on this tour.

A Hand Weaving Experience Using Japanese Loom and Visiting the Workshop

NISHIJIN TEXTILE CENTER
Horikawa-dori Imadegawa, Minamiiri Nishi-gawa,
Kamikyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, 602-8216

The center has 50 mini handlooms, by which you can weave a table center cloth (approx.. 20cm x 30 cm in size, and take it home with your souvenir when finished.

Yatsuhashi Confectionery Making Experience

KYOTO CONFECTIONERY CULTURE EXPERIENCE HALL, YATSUHASHI-AN KAKEHASHI
Nishi-Kyogoku Kadono-Nishi-dori, Gojo agaru
UKyo-ku, Kyoto-shi 615-0884

Through Honmamon-Lecture “Superb Experience” -Mastering Nama-Yatsuhashi, you will learn how to make tsubuan (sweet bean paste), kinako (soybean flour), nikki (sweetened soybean flour), and dough, and master the art of making the representative Kyoto sweets, “nama-Yastuhashi. You will also taste one of your finished sweet with matcha prepared by yourself.

Tea Ceremony Experience

CHADO RESEARCH CENTER
Horikawa-dori, Teranouchi agaru
Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi 602-0073

You can enjoy a traditional confection and bowl of matcha tea ryurei-style, sitting on chairs instead of on the floor without having to take off your shoes. The view of the lovely garden outside the tea room is also a highlight.

Japanese SAKE Brewery Tours and Tasting

GEKKEIKAN OKURA SAKE MUSEUM
Minami-hama-machi 247,
Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi 612-8660

Visiting the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum is in one of the foremost sake-brewing areas in Japan, the Fushimi district of Kyoto, you can see the history of Japanese sake culture. Then You will enjoy tasting a range of Japanese sakes brewed with the underground water that is Fushimi’s natural bounty, using traditional techniques honed through our history of challenge and creativity.

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