Experience Kyoto's Three Major Festivals with JTB!

We have prepared "Special Viewing Seats" for the Aoi Festival, allowing you to watch the procession with Kyoto Imperial Palace, the starting point of the parade, as the backdrop.

Enjoy the procession reminiscent of a royal scroll painting with Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kenreimon Gate as the background.

● Event Date: May 15, 2025 (Thursday)

● Meeting Place: JTB Special Viewing Area Reception inside Kyoto Imperial Palace Gardens, near Kenreimon Gate, west side (north side of Block 6)

*The pink circle in the "Kyoto Imperial Palace Gardens" image indicates the meeting place (special viewing area).

● Meeting Time: 9:15 - 10:00

● Procession Passing Time: Around 10:30 - 11:15

● Fee (per person): Adults and Children (elementary school age and above) 11,500 yen

*Even for preschool children, the child fee applies if a seat is required.

● Minimum Booking: 1 person

● Booking Deadline: Up to 3 days before the event

* In case of rain on the day of the Aoi Festival (May 15), it will be postponed to the following day, May 16. No refunds will be issued if you are unable to attend on the postponed date (May 16).

However, if it rains on the postponed date as well, a full refund will be provided. The decision regarding the event will be made around 18:00 the day before. Please check the Kyoto City Tourism Association's website or other sources for confirmation.

* If the reservation calendar shows ×, it means the seats are fully booked. We cannot accept waitlist requests via phone or email. Please check the reservation status yourself before making a booking.

* Guidance will be provided in Japanese only.

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■ Please present the "ticket" sent to you upon reservation to the JTB staff at the reception on the day of the event.

■ Seating within the viewing area cannot be selected; staff will guide you on the day of the event.

■ Please make your own way to the meeting place. (Viewing tickets will not be sent in advance.)

■ Even for preschool children, the child fee applies if a seat is required.

■ The viewing area is non-smoking. Please refrain from using tripods, parasols, etc.

■ When taking photos or videos, please be considerate of other viewers.

■ For safety reasons, standing on seats or other such behaviors are prohibited.

■ For everyone's safety, please follow staff instructions within the viewing area.

● Cancellation Policy

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●Contact information for this tour

Company Name: JTB Co., Ltd. Store Name: JTB Kyoto Branch

Contact: TEL: 075-365-7730 Payment time: 10:00 - 17:30 (closed on public holidays)

Mail: link_kyoto@jtb.com

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Operator: Kyoto City Tourism Association