Experience Japanese Traditions, Culture, and Cuisine at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine
Time required : 1 day
- Japanese Culture
Would you like to spend a fulfilling day enjoying traditional culture, cuisine, and hands-on experiences? Just a 15-minute train ride from Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, Hankyu Nagaoka-Tenjin Station opens the door to a world of discoveries and unforgettable moments. This charming area is home to historic architecture and a bamboo craft gallery. Try your hand at making your own chopsticks from bamboo or experience the art of kimono dressing. Afterward, savor a seasonal kaiseki meal in a tatami-floored room floating on a serene pond.
Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
15 minutes by train
1Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine
●A breathtaking corridor of deep crimson Kirishima azaleas, towering over 2.5 meters tall, in full bloom from mid to late April.
●These azaleas, estimated to be around 170 years old, are designated as a protected species in Nagaokakyo City.
●You can enjoy stunning seasonal scenery throughout the year, including cherry blossoms, lotus flowers, and autumn foliage.
2Shop & Gallery Chikubuen
●Takano Chikko's Shop & Gallery Chikubuen, located near Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, displays and sells traditional tea utensils, bamboo cutlery, accessories, and upcycled bamboo crafts.
●The gallery also offers a variety of hands-on experiences.
3Nagaokakyo City Kinsuitei
This 140-year-old kaiseki restaurant offers traditional fine dining
●This old kaiseki restaurant has specialized in bamboo shoot cuisine since its founding in 1881.
●The restaurant carefully cultivates Kyoto bamboo shoots in its own bamboo groves and serves them at peak freshness.
●Outside of bamboo shoot season, guests can enjoy seasonal Kyoto delicacies such as pike conger in summer and matsutake mushrooms in autumn.
●The floating tatami dining rooms on Hachijo Pond create a unique atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else.
4Kaidechayaryuhachi
●Enjoy light meals and traditional Japanese sweets while taking in the seasonal beauty of Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine.
●Originally an udon shop, it prides itself on its signature flying fish (ago) dashi broth.
●During bamboo shoot season, the restaurant offers seasonal bamboo dishes at affordable prices.
●It also sells "Takenoko Monaka", a famous sweet from Nagaokakyo.
5Bamboo Chopstick-Making Workshop
●Create your own bamboo chopsticks at Chikubuen, a shop and gallery nestled in a bamboo grove, and take them home along with a matching chopstick rest.
●Learn about bamboo, a sustainable material gaining popularity due to its connection to SDGs.
●After the experience, enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets served on bamboo tableware crafted by Takano Chikko artisans.
6Kimono Dressing & Photoshoot Experience
●Experience wearing a kimono and a photoshoot while enjoying the beautiful seasonal scenery at Hachijoike Pond in Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine. Optionally, you can also have your photos taken at Kinsuitei.
●Japanese Wedding Photoshoot: Wear a wedding kimono (uchikake & hakama) and have a professional photographer capture the moment.
●Kimono Dressing Experience: Wear an authentic kimono and enjoy a professional photoshoot in a stunning Japanese setting.
