Japan's cultural heart, Kyoto's 1,600 Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, traditional machiya townhouses and geisha culture create an unrivalled setting for cultural incentive programs.
Kyoto is Japan's most treasured city for cultural incentive travel. Unlike Tokyo's frenetic pace, Kyoto rewards slower exploration: sunrise at Fushimi Inari, tea ceremony in a private garden, Geisha dinner in Gion. For programs that want depth and meaning over spectacle, Kyoto is Japan's finest offering.
Whether you are planning a high-stakes executive retreat or a massive international summit, this location offers the infrastructure and the inspiration to make it unforgettable.
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Must-see highlights and signature experiences, perfect for first-timers and tight schedules.
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The shogun's Kyoto castle, selected areas available for private gala events under illumination, with the castle's painted rooms as backdrop.
Check AvailabilityA full buyout of a traditional machiya or ryokan for group exclusive, futon sleeping, Kaiseki multi-course dinner and communal onsen.
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An exclusive ozashiki party in Gion with maiko (apprentice geisha), traditional performance, games and Japanese-English interpretation provided.
Pre-dawn arrival at Fushimi Inari for sunrise through the 10,000 torii gates with a private guide, the gates are amber-lit and the mountain is nearly deserted.
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