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    This site compiles frequently asked questions and various documents on sightseeing in Kyoto.
    It contains an unparalleled collection of over 700 FAQs, which are based on the expertise gained from handling inquiries at the Kyoto Tourist Information Centre (Kyo-Navi).
    Under the tab for downloading materials, you will find PDF documents and sightseeing maps distributed at tourist information centers, as well as leaflets on facilities and services provided by the members of Kyoto City Association.
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What are the Chimaki from the Gion Matsuri Festival like?

It is a good-luck charm made of bamboo leaves made to ward off bad luck, illness, and calamities. It is displayed above the entrance, and it is customary to exchange it for a new Chimaki at the following year's Gion Matsuri Festival.
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