Thursday, March 20th is “Traditional Industry Day” designated by Kyoto city
“Traditional Industry WEEK 2025” -Immerse yourself in the traditional culture of Kyoto-
Date / Mon. March 17th – Fri. March 21st, 2025
Thursday, March 20th: the spring equinox day is “Traditional Industry Day”, which has been set by Kyoto city to encourage people to experience and feel close to Kyoto’s traditional industries. They hold a variety of events around this day every year.
Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi will hold some events, setting 5 days including the Traditional Industry Day as “Traditional Industry WEEK”.
About the Event
■Date / Mon. March 17th – Fri. March 21st, 2025
■Venue / Intergate Lounge, 1F
Display of “Kotori”
Simple and Modern lamps applying the structure and materials of Japanese umbrella illuminate the lounge.
You will feel the beauty of “Kyo-wagasa”: Kyoto’s traditional umbrella from the handmade lamps “Kotori” created by craftsmen of Japanese umbrella using the Japanese paper.
■Cooperation / Hiyoshiya CO.,LTD
■Date & Time / 3:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. Mon. March 17th – Fri. March 21st
Experience Contents
*Visitors also can enjoy the contents.
*All fees are tax included.
1. Craft Workshop of local “Kyo-koma”
From ancient times, Kyo-koma (spinning top) has been considered as a symbol of good luck associating with “smooth” and “well-rounded”. You can experience the craft of our original “local Kyo-koma” in the motif of “Koppori”: Maiko’s shoes.
■Cooperation / Kyo-koma ”Jakkyu”
■Date & Time / 4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. Mon. March 17th & Tue. March 18th
■Fee / ￥2,200
■Length of time / about 20 minutes
■How to Join / No reservation needed. Please come to the lounge directly.
■Instructor / Mr. Nakamura Yoshiyuki (the representative of Kyo-koma ”Jakkyu”)
＜Events held at the same time＞
・Demonstration of Kyo-koma craft by a craftsman *Free
2. Maiko Performance Event
In this event, you can enjoy a dance performance by Maiko wearing various items designated as traditional industrial products by Kyoto City in the lights of traditional Japanese candles.
■Organizer / Nakamura Rousoku Ltd.
■Sponsorship / Kyoto city
■Date & Time / 7:00p.m.- 8:00p.m. Wed. March 19th
■Fee / Accommodation guest ￥4,000, Visitor ￥4,500
■How to Join / Priority for reservations. Subject to availability. Please reserve as soon as possible.
■Reservation & Inquiry / (+81) 075-255-2221
＜Events held at the same time＞
・Special Dance Performance by Maiko / 6:30p.m. – 6:40p.m. (about 10 minutes)
*Limited for accommodation guests *Free
・Limited shop / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Traditional industrial products designated by Kyoto city and souvenirs are available.
3. Workshop by Kyo-wagasa ”Hiyoshiya”
You can experience the craft of mini Wagasa (Japanese traditional umbrella) and “Kotori”: a desktop lamp applying the structure and materials of Wagasa. Please enjoy not only the craft, but also studying about Wagasa.
■Cooperation / Hiyoshiya CO.,LTD
■Date & Time / 4:00p.m. 8:00p.m. Thu. March 20th & Fri. March 21st
■Fee
・Collage of mini Wagasa ￥4,000 (15 min. or more)
・Craft of mini Wagasa ￥5,000 (60-90 min.)
・Craft of “Kotori” ￥5,000 (60-90 min.)
■How to Join / No reservation needed. Please come to the lounge directly.
■Instructor / Mr. Onodera Katsuhiro (Hiyoshiya CO.,LTD)
＜Events held at the same time＞
・Demonstration of mini Wagasa craft by a craftsman
*Free *The demonstration will be stopped during a workshop.
・Display of Wagasa
