【Kyoto's Three Great Festivals, Gozan Okuribi, Kyoto Takigi Noh】Sales Schedule Announced for Premium Viewing Seats & Lunch/Dinner Plans to Enjoy Kyoto's 5 Traditional Events from 'Special Seats'

Value Management Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Jun Tarikino; hereinafter, 'the Company') will be selling special plans at 'Heian Jingu Kaikan' and 'Funatsuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort' that combine viewing and dining experiences for Kyoto's traditional events (Aoi Festival, Kyoto Takigi Noh, Gion Festival, Gozan Okuribi, Jidai Festival) to be held in 2026. We will provide a luxurious experience where guests can leisurely immerse themselves in Kyoto's traditional culture in a high-quality space, including special seats.

Background of the Project
Kyoto, an ancient capital with 1200 years of history, is said to host over 300 festivals annually. Among them, the Three Great Festivals (Aoi Festival, Gion Festival, Jidai Festival) attract numerous tourists from both Japan and abroad.
Our company's purpose is 'to weave culture.' We preserve and renovate multiple historical buildings and resources remaining in Kyoto, transforming them into 'necessary' and 'usable' spaces such as restaurants, unique venues, and hotels.
To allow guests to fully enjoy Kyoto's traditional events held in 2026 and provide a high-quality experience of touching Kyoto's history and culture, we will offer dinner plans with viewing seats for Kyoto Takigi Noh, a summer tradition, in addition to the Three Great Festivals. For Gozan Okuribi, considered one of the 'Four Great Events,' we will offer a plan to enjoy the scenery of the garden at Heian Jingu Kaikan, as well as a special plan at Funatsuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort, a registered tangible cultural property along the Kamo River, where guests can view it from the riverside terrace or the sky terrace.

■ Introduction of Various Plans

1. Aoi Festival (May 15th)
【Heian Jingu Kaikan】Special Lunch-Included Plan to Experience Kyoto's Traditional Culture from Special Seats
The 'Aoi Festival' is said to be a symbol of Kyotoites' spirit and pride, representing early summer in Kyoto. A grand procession, about 1 kilometer long, consisting of 511 people in splendid court costumes for various roles, 36 horses, 4 cows, 2 ox-drawn carriages, and 1 palanquin, parades for approximately 8 kilometers.
There are two types of seats: special seats where you can watch the moment the historical procession starts right in front of you, which are not generally sold, and 'Manabi-seki' (learning seats) with an earphone guide providing real-time commentary by dedicated staff.
After viewing the Aoi Festival, lunch will be served at Heian Jingu Kaikan. Guests will enjoy a Japanese-Western fusion meal inspired by dishes believed to have been eaten by the 'Saiō-dai,' the heroine of the Aoi Festival, while overlooking the picturesque 'Shin'en' garden.

Plan Details
Date and Time: Friday, May 15, 2026
Price:
【Special Public Seating Plan】Viewing from 'Kyoto Imperial Palace Front Viewing Seats' at the procession starting point + Full-course lunch
20,000 yen (tax included, service charge separate)
【Manabi-seki Plan】Viewing with earphone guide (front row) + Full-course lunch
24,000 yen (tax included, service charge separate)

Estimated Schedule for the Day:
＜Special Public Seating Plan＞
9:00 Reception at Heian Jingu Kaikan Lobby Lounge
9:30 Transfer to viewing location by microbus
10:30 Aoi Festival viewing
11:30 Move from viewing location to Heian Jingu Kaikan
12:00 Lunch at Heian Jingu Kaikan
＜Manabi-seki Plan＞
10:00 Reception at Heian Jingu Kaikan Lobby Lounge
10:30 Transfer to viewing location by microbus
11:40 Aoi Festival viewing
12:30 Move from viewing location to Heian Jingu Kaikan
13:00 Lunch at Heian Jingu Kaikan
14:30 After meal, free stroll in the picturesque 'Shin'en' garden, free dismissal

Application URL:
https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/heianjingu/reserve

2. Kyoto Takigi Noh (June 1st)
【Heian Jingu Kaikan】Special Dinner Plan with Viewing Ticket for 'Kyoto Takigi Noh,' a Kyoto Early Summer Tradition
Kyoto Takigi Noh, which began in 1950, was co-sponsored by Kyoto City and the Kyoto Noh Association, choosing Heian Jingu as the ideal location. This Kyoto Takigi Noh was planned in imitation of Nara's Takigi Onie (originally Takigi Sarugaku performed at Kofuku-ji Temple's Shunie), an ancient capital with a thousand years of history. Since then, it has been held annually with the aim of popularizing and developing Noh, and is now a poetic symbol of early summer in Kyoto.
This year's theme, commemorating the 130th anniversary of Heian Jingu's founding, is 'Shikai Heian' (Peace Throughout the Four Seas). Amidst the twilight, bonfires are lit, illuminating the vermilion shrine buildings of Heian Jingu, and a special Noh stage emerges from the darkness, creating a mystical atmosphere. Enjoy a magnificent performance of Noh and Kyogen by various schools such as Kanze, Kongo, and Okura to your heart's content, as the sky deepens with time, transitioning into a world of profound beauty.

Plan Details
Date and Time: Monday, June 1, 2026
Price: 18,000 yen (tax included, service charge separate)

Estimated Schedule for the Day:
15:45 Reception (at Heian Jingu Kaikan)
16:00 Dinner at Heian Jingu Kaikan
17:30 Move to seats within the shrine grounds (In case of rain: ROHM Theatre Kyoto)
18:00～20:30 Takigi Noh viewing

Example Programs:
- Kongo-ryu Noh 'Okina'
- Kanze-ryu Noh 'Kakitsubata'