March 2010 Archives

The 138th Miyako Wodori in Kyoto (Ryokan Kyoraku)

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Event information from Ryokan Kyoraku

Miyako Odori is a Kyoto geiko/maiko spring dance performance presented by Gion Kobu Kabukai, one of the five "Kagai" (geiko/maiko entertainment districts) in Kyoto.

When: From April 1 to 30
Where: Gion Kobu Kaburenjo

Event Information in Sado (Sado Seaside Hotel)

By Administrator on March 23, 2010 5:59 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Information from Sado Seaside Hotel

  • Takigi-No performance on May 1

  • Sado Koku Ondoko.com on May 23
"Ondoko", Shinto ritual in Sado, will be performed whole day. Sado local foods are also served.

  • Minato Matsuri on May 5
Unique festival in a fisherman's town.

Yufuin Bunka Kiroku Film Festival (Hasuwa Inn)

By Administrator on March 22, 2010 4:20 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
The 13th Yufuin Bunka Kiroku Film Festival will be held from May 28 to 30. Both fiction and non-fiction films are screened including documentary films illustrating Japanese traditional culture.

Stay Hawasu Inn and enjoy the festival!

Dance Festival in Kanazawa (Hotel Hinodeya)

By Administrator on March 18, 2010 3:06 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
"Harunomai Hirosaka 2010" (Dance Festival)

  • Where: Hirosaka area in Kanazawa
  • When: April 24 (Sta.) & 25 (Sun.
  • Fee: Free
- Kanazawa street dance competition will be held on the 25th.

Book a room at Hotel Hinodeya and enjoy the event!

Myoko Togen-sai (Ryokan Kofukan)

By Administrator on March 15, 2010 3:02 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
The 36th Togen-sai (Togen Festival)
- Here comes the event fo Spring in Myoko Kogen. In every year so many people,inspired by a season of skunk cabbages at Imori Pond, come and enjoy this festival. O-Kayaba yaki is the most spectacular event of the festival.

  • Where: Around Ikenodaira Imori Pond and event space
  • Other events information
- Skunk Cabbage festival at Imori Pond from April 15 to May 5
- O-Kayaba yaki at Myoko Kogen (start to fire at 19:15) on May 4
- Stalls at event space and stage
- Contact Info. 0255-86-3911 (Myoko Tourist Office)
Stay Ryokan Kofukan and experience this spectacular event!

Hanami at Kenrokuen and Shiinoki Geihinkan (Murataya Ryokan)

By Administrator on March 11, 2010 1:01 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Kenrokuen will be opened to public with no entrance fee during cherry blossom season and cherry trees will be illuminated for a night walk. (Dates are depending on the announcement of flowering)

Three famous spots for cherry blossoms around Kanazawa are Kenrokuen, Kanazawa Castle, and Hirosaka Dori street. "Shiinoki Geihinkan" (Shiinoki VIP guest house) will be opened right middle of those three spots and it will be another secret Hanami viewing place in Kanazawa.

For more information, please visit http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/kenrokuen/e/index.html.

Stay Murataya Ryokan and enjoy Kanazawa cherry blossom.

Experience Japanese Culture (Ryokan Seifu-so)

By Administrator on March 7, 2010 12:47 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
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  • KIMONO
Ask staff for a chance to put on a Kimono and have your picture taken beside a traditional Japanese Kakejiku hanging scroll. Please book by the morning for a 40-minute session starting after 7:00pm. (Not available on Saturday and Holidays.)
  • TEA CEREMONY
Experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony right here at Seifu-so. Our owner has Urasenke-style tea master certification. Enjoy rich green tea and a Zen feeling! Please book by the morning for a 30-minute session starting after 7:00pm.(¥500 for tea & Japanese sweets) Not available on Saturday and Holidays.

Information from Ryokan Seifu-so

Nighttime Cherry Blossom Viewing in Matsumoto, Nagano (Ryokan Seifu-so)

By Administrator on March 6, 2010 12:33 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Every day from ｔhree days after cherries begin blooming - 8 days in April
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While the cherry blossoms (sakura) are in bloom around Matsumoto Castle, guests who visit the castle between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 will be treated to the sight of illuminated cherry trees. 

  • Entry Into: The interior garden of the castle is free for this event, and hot miso soup with pork (tonjiru) and sweet rice dumplings will be available for purchase. There's also Japanese tea and seating available for 500 yen, making it easy to sit and relax and enjoy an unusual flower viewing experience. Performances of the Japanese koto, the flute, and classical gagaku music will also be held each night.
  • Date: Three days after cherries begin blooming - 8 days (e.g. April 9 - April 16 in 2009)
  • Hours: Around 5:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Place: Matsumoto Castle
  • Charge: Free, 500 yen for tea
Information from Ryokan Seifu-so


Hakata Dontaku Port Festival (Japanese Ryokan Kashima Honakan)

By Administrator on March 1, 2010 6:23 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Hakata Dontaku Port Festival is held on May 2 and 3 every year. Over 2 million people visit to Fukuoka city every year in this period. Many citizens join this festival. The festival is held every places of Fukuoka city, for instance, main street, station, center of business street. You can enjoy the festival everywhere in the city.
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