JAPAN AS IF YOU
LIVED HERE FOREVER.

THE KYOTO YOU MAY NOT KNOW

Discover the hidden gems of Kyoto prefecture, from the tropical feel of the Tongo Peninsula to the unique funaya houses in Ine and the traditional thatched roof village of Miyama-cho, where you can take a riverboat ride on the Hozu River, grow your own tea at the Wazuka-Cha tea plantations and even watch the amazing dancing ducks on the banks of the Uji river.

  • Kyoto is an ancient capital city in Japan known for its natural beauty, technology, and traditional culture.
  • These areas offer unique attractions such as Amanohashidate, a sandbar turned nature park, traditional fishing villages like Ine, and historical sites such as Fukuchiyama castle.
  • Kyoto is both a city and a prefecture, with the city located within the prefecture which also includes four other areas: Tango, Chutan, Nantan, and Yamashiro.
  • Other attractions include the traditional thatched roof village of Miyama-cho, a riverboat ride on the Hozu River, and the opportunity to grow and manage your own mini green tea plantation at the Wazuka-Cha tea plantations.
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Forever Kyoto

Living and creating immersive media in Japan for over 20 years.

Welcome to Forever Kyoto – your virtual portal to the hidden gems of Japan. Here, we offer a unique journey through the less-traveled paths and unexplored corners of this enchanting nation. Embark on immersive VR 360 tours, engage with interactive media, and delve into the captivating beauty and culture of Japan, all from the comfort of your home.

Eric Hawkinson
Eric Hawkinson
Project Creator and Coordinator

Eric is a learning futurist, tinkering with and designing technologies that may better inform the future of teaching and learning.

IMMERSIVE MEDIA

The Kyoto you many not know is waiting for you at Forever Kyoto.
Northern Kyoto Prefecture has many wonderful things to share to the world yet international tourism is non-existent comparing to the actually city of Kyoto.

Virtual Tour

Kyoto Prefecture: The Kyoto you may not know

Travel Kyoto like you've lived here forever.
A bit about the areas of Kyoto Prefecture outside of the city worth visiting and a look into the Kyoto you may not know.

2D VIDEO

Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle Light Show

Please view with a VR headset for the best experience.
This spring, the Tokyo based creative company NAKED Inc. will present its cherry blossom viewing event at the UNESCO World Heritage Nijo-jo Castle in Kyoto. The event runs at night time from March 3rd(Thu) to April 4th(Sun), 2019.

VR180

Kamigamo Shrine

Kamigamo Shrine VR180 - Cleansing Station

Kamigamo Shrine (上賀茂神社, Kamigamo Jinja) is an important Shinto sanctuary on the banks of the Kamo River in north Kyoto, first founded in 678.

VR180

VR Tour

Virtual Kyoto Countryside Tour

Take a personal guided tour of some of the more interesting and less visited areas of Kyoto from someone who has lived in the Kyoto countryside for over a decade.

VR TOUR

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