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We also offer party plans where guests will have the opportunity to explore the "Shin-en Garden", the famous Garden of Scenic Beauty or enjoy other cultural experiences that feature aspects of Japanese culture that have been passed down for generations. Please come and enjoy traditional Kyoto cuisine while taking part in other memorable experiences.

Party Options

At the HEIAN JINGU SHRINE Restaurant & Banquet Hall, guests can enjoy not only refined traditional Kyoto cuisine but also authentic Japanese cultural experiences. Please enjoy various cultural experiences such as a visit to the "Shobi-kan (Kihin-kan)", which is a guesthouse that was relocated from the Kyoto Imperial Palace and is not open to the public, formal ceremonial prayers held at the Heian Jingu Shrine, along with other cultural events such as Japanese tea ceremonies and Japanese sake tastings that are led by professionals in their respective fields.

 

Formal Ceremonial Prayer Plan

+1,200 JPY per person

Kyoto functioned as the capital of Japan for over 1,000 years. This 1,000-year history began when Emperor Kanmu officially returned the capital to Heian-kyo (modern day Kyoto). For this party plan you can experience a formal ceremonial prayer at the main shrine building (Honden) of Heian Jingu Shrine, which enshrines Emperor Kanmu. We offer this ceremonial experience for groups such as companies that are looking to celebrate anniversaries or the achievement of a milestone.

Party Content Formal ceremonial prayer at Heian Jingu Shrine (Duration: approximately 20 min)
Party Plan Requirements This experience must happen before 4:00pm (4:30pm during summer time)
Party Plan can be appropriate for Company Anniversary parties, Product Launch parties, New Year's parties, Incentive Tours, etc
 

Aperitif Party Plan

+2,200 JPY per person

The HEIAN JINGU SHRINE Restaurant & Banquet Hall where guests will be enjoying their meal is located at the end of the visitor's route in the Shin-en Garden. For this party plan, guests can enjoy pre-meal drinks in the outdoor space outside of the HEIAN JINGU SHRINE Restaurant & Banquet Hall.

Party Content 30-minute all-you-can-drink plan, Room Charge
Party Plan Requirements This party plan is available as an option for those who will be using the venue for lunch or dinner.
Party Plan can be appropriate for Premium Bus Tours, Seasonal Parties, etc.
 

Japanese Tea Brewing Plan

+3,500 JPY per person

This is tea seminar led by Hidetoshi Kanbayashi. You have a lecture about the history and types of Japanese tea, and also have the opportunity to learn how to properly brew tea by actually watching the tea master. Depending on the number of people participants, you may get a chance to experience brewing Japanese tea yourself.

Party Content Basic Lecture about Japanese tea, Experience
Party Plan Requirements This party plan is available as an option for those who will be using the venue for lunch or dinner.
Party Plan can be appropriate for FAM Tours for groups from overseas, Cultural Experience Bus Tours,etc
 

Japanese Sake Tasting

+3,000 JPY per person

Gekkeikan is a Japanese sake brand from Fushimi, Kyoto. This sake tasting consists of finger foods and 5 types of Japanese sake which have been carefully selected by Ms. Yamaguchi. This sake tasting features various types of sake from rare types that are only available seasonally to standard sakes available year-round. You will have a detailed explanation of Japanese sake from its production process to its history. Please feel free to contact us about specific requests for the tasting (such as customizing the lineup of sake to include Aged Sake and Luxury Sake).

Party Content Tastings of 5 brand name Japanese sake including Junmai Daiginjo and a explanation of the sake (Duration: approximately 1 hour)
Party Plan Requirements This party plan is available as an option for those who will be using the venue for lunch or dinner.
Party Plan can be appropriate for FAM Tours for groups from overseas, Reunion,etc
 

Traditional Japanese Umbrella Making

+10,000 JPY per person

20 This course will give you the chance to experience the sophisticated craft of traditional Japanese umbrella making by Hiyoshiya. You can get the opportunity to choose and attach washi paper to a miniature umbrella frame and paint the umbrella. You can even take the umbrella home with you after it has dried.

Party Content Traditional Japanese Umbrella making experience ( cost of materials)
Party Plan Requirements This party plan is available as an option for those who will be using the venue for lunch or dinner.
Party Plan can be appropriate for FAM Tours for groups from overseas, Cultural Experience Bus Tours,etc

※These party plan options cannot be booked separately and are only available as an option for groups who are reserving the venue as part of a lunch or dinner party.
※The party plan options may not be available depending on the season and time of your party.
※We also offer other cultural experiences such as Gagaku performances. Please feel free to contact the party coordinators for details about other cultural experiences.

Example of a Party Schedule

Below are example party schedules at HEIAN JINGU SHRINE Restaurant & Banquet Hall for group tours and company vacations to give guests a better idea as to how they can incorporate a party at our venue into their travel plans. We offer personalized schedules to fit the need for specific plans so please feel free to contact us about further details and requests.

Example 1 (Duration: approximately 3 hours)

Incentive Tour (30 People)

11:00~11:20 A formal ceremonial prayer at the main shrine building (Honden) of Heian Jingu Shrine to pray for the continued development of your company
11:20~12:00 A guided tour of the Heian Jingu Shin-en Garden (The tour will be led by a Shinto priest of Heian Jingu Shrine and will include the Shin-en Garden and the Shobi-kan, which is a guest house not open to the public)
12:00~14:00 Lunch at the HEIAN JINGU SHRINE Restaurant & Banquet Hall (Sit-down traditional Japanese course meal)

Example 2 (Duration: approximately 3.5 hours)

A 50th anniversary party for a company (200 people)

11:00~11:30 A formal ceremonial prayer at the main shrine building (Honden) of Heian Jingu Shrine to pray for the continued development of your company
11:30~12:00 Explore the Heian Jingu Shin-en Garden (Free time)
12:00~14:00 Lunch at the HEIAN JINGU SHRINE Restaurant & Banquet Hall (Japanese cuisine buffet)
14:00~14:30 Enjoying snacks and buying souvenirs at the Kyoto, Festival of Ages Building Toni Toni (1-minute walk from the Heian Jingu Shrine)

Example 3 (Duration: approximately 4 hours)

A socializing party with guests invited from overseas (50 people)

16:00~16:30 Explore the Heian Jingu Shin-en Garden (Free time)
16:30~17:30 A traditional Japanese umbrella-making experience at the HEIAN JINGU SHRINE Restaurant & Banquet Hall
17:30~18:30 Sake tasting led by an employee from the Gekkeikan Sake Brewery in Fushimi, Kyoto
18:30~20:30 Dinner at the HEIAN JINGU SHRINE Restaurant & Banquet Hall (Sit-down traditional Japanese course meal)

HEIAN JINGU SHRINE Restaurant & Banquet Hall

Address

97 Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

Access

About 3 minute-walk from Kyoto City Bus “Okazaki Koen / Bijutsukan, Heian Jingu-mae” Bus Stop
About 10 minute-walk from Kyoto Subway Tozai Line “Higashiyama” Station
About 20 minutes-drive from Meishin Expressway Kyoto Higashi IC
About 20 minutes-drive from JR Kyoto Station

Phone Number

+81-6-6371-4800 (VALUE MANAGEMENT GIT & MICE)
※weekdays 10:00-18:00 GMT+9
※English and Japanese available

Contact via email(inbound@vmc.co.jp)