Enjoy Dining, Preserve Kyoto

To sustain Kyoto together, Kyoto city offers “Preserve Kyoto Gift “

 You can purchase donation-included vouchers with it. These electronic vouchers can be used at various restaurants and establishments in Kyoto City and can be easily paid by QR code.

Your donation will be allocated to the preservation of Kyoto's beautiful scenery, traditional industries, especially to the development of promising young artisans. 

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Redeemable at 430+ Restaurants, Bars & Cafes in Kyoto

Usable at these locations!

Donate & Go Gift

With the expansion of the Preserve Kyoto Gift service, it is now available at stores and hotels displaying the 'Donate & Go' mark. From December 24, it will also be accepted in the Niseko area."

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How it works

1

Log in

Log in to “Preserve Kyoto Gift”.

2

Use

Open the “Thank You Gift” page and press the “Use” button.

3

Launch

Tap “Code reading” on the coupon.

4

Scan

Scan the QR code displayed at a participating store.

5

Payment

Enter the yen amount to use and press the “Pay button”.

Enter the yen amount to use and press the “Pay button”.

6

Completion

Show your phone display to the shop staff, and payment is complete.

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Donations to the City of Kyoto through the Preserve Kyoto program are not eligible for tax credits under the Furusato Nouzei (Hometown Tax) Program or any other donation deduction schemes.

If you wish to donate the full amount to the City of Kyoto without receiving the Preserve Kyoto Gift, you can do so via the link below.

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