Hiya!

Have you ever visited Kyoto?

Kyoto is the city where is formerly as Japan's capital more than thousand year,

and is nowadays known as one of the most famous place for sightseeing in Japan

since countless historically temples and shrines are being preserved.

Not only in Tokyo or somewhere, dropping in there is highly recommended when staying Japan.

Kyoto is very popular place even for Japanese, not only for foreiners.

And yeah, me Tokyoite also like Kyoto very much

since there're loads of places to see, where Tokyo doesn't have.

So, be introduced some recommended places in Kyoto I've visited.

This is the place you prob know, "Fushimi Inari" shrine,

one of the most popular (or could be the most popular) sightseeing place in Japan.

This is "Giou-ji" temple,

located in Arashiyama area, but far from main area keeps very quiet and calm.

And this the "The window of enlightment" of "Genko-an", temple

located in Takagamine, also a bit far from city centre but very quiet.

Brilliant, aren't they? :D

These are only part of Kyoto since there're tons of temple and shrines,

and I still have loads of places I'd like to visit and haven't yet.

So you'd be able to find your favorite places in there :)

And please be informed Sakura House Kyoto, traditional and luxury "machiya" house

can accommodate you when in kyoto.

https://www.sakura-house.com/en/B00324/room

https://www.sakura-house.com/en/B00306/room

See ya!

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Posted by: trainee (May 14, 2019 6:43 PM) | Permalink

Hi This is Airi, I am a trainee staff!!　Let me introduce our gusets today.

He came from England and he is a repeat customer?

He is making somethig in our shared kitchen...!!

He made monster japanese snack：D

He came from Canada!!

He got this very cool retro console and showed us ;)

Thank you!!

Posted by: trainee (May 9, 2019 6:12 PM) | Permalink

Hello. This is Yuki.
Have you ever tried bouldering?
It's getting famous in Japan these days.
Also, Tokyo olympic will be held in 2020, and bouldering is one of the event.
I started bouldrering a few years ago.
Fisttime, I couldn't climb at all, but I practiced a lot and now I can climb V4 to V5 rocks.
You cannot plactice?so often because of losing power to hold rocks.
If it worse, your hands skin might peel off.
Therefore, you should not practice hard.
Moreover, some peple break their legs, so you have to pay attention for some situations.

Once you practice bouldering at gym, I am sure that you are into bouldering.
After you get used to climb with V3 level, I'll be able to climb natural rocks.
There are no tapes on the rocks, so you have to think how you climb the rocks. You can enjoy it for sure.

I climed these rocks when I was in Santa Barbara.
It was first time to climb natural rocks, but it was so fun.
I don't have a lot of experiences that climbing natural rocks, so I want to try it again.

Please tell me if you know good places to go.

Thanks,

Posted by: Yuki (May 7, 2019 5:10 AM) | Permalink

Hello everyone !


This is Tada from Sakura Hostel Asakusa.


I've been to the tokyo dome stadium for enjoy the Japanese baseball game !


Went to the Yomiuri Giants vs Hanshin Tigers


game was pretty impressed with the venue.



I attended a Giants game at tokyo dome stadium.
The tickets were a reasonable price and the atmosphere was great.







I've been to a number of baseball stadiums and tokyo dome stadium is my favorite.
It's a great experience for someone who has never been to a baseball game before.







There is no better way to spend a few hours than at a baseball game.
The Giants are doing good there is no better place to watch them than at tokyo dome stadium.







It's even more enjoyable lately since the Giants have been winning !
The stadium itself is just breath taking.






This is my favorite stadium regardless if the Giants are winning or not.
All of the various different foods available make for a brilliant day out.







There is plenty of places to get food and it's pretty easy to find your way around and find your seats.
Good selection of food and the seats all had good views of the stadium.







If you're thinking of catching a baseball game, I'd highly recommend doing it at tokyo dome stadium.
If you come to Tokyo, you have to come here !










Keep your glove ready !

Posted by: Tada (May 4, 2019 1:00 AM) | Permalink

Its known to be the Traditional district of Tokyo

its very nice at night, you can see lanterns like this

If you walk by the Senso ji temple and the amusement park Hanayashiki,

you can see Japanese traditional buildings and garden

There is alot of traditional festivals where people wear Kimonos and so on,

You can also hear Japanese traditional music sometimes

1 During the Edo period, when Tokyo was called Edo ( 1603 - 1867)

People came to visit and feel like Japanese culture in Asakusa

We are looking forward to seeing you

Ryo

Posted by: Ryo (May 3, 2019 6:52 AM) | Permalink

Hiya!

This post is to introduce you "luxury natural hot spring in Tokyo vol.2"

It's been said this one is the most popular hot spring in Tokyo,

大江戸温泉物語 (Oedo-Onsen-Monogatari), located in Odaiba area.

You might have visited already since this place can be one of the spots for tourists,

cause this onsen has loads of things entertain you.

At first、all of visitors are required to wear Yukata

so that you can trip to Edo period :D

So after changing clothes, Edo town welcomes you beyond the era.

This area is like a festival mall, with loads of Japanese dinings,

ramen, sushi, yakitori, soba, udon etc. are served.

One of the most famous ramen shop, Taisho-ken (大勝軒) is available, too.

Not only foods, many playing places also entertain you.

This is one of play to aim a target by throwing steem blade, yup like Ninja!

Of course, the baths have also varieties,

open air bath, jacuzzi, sauna..

and foot bath in Japanese garden, enjoyable with your family or friends :)

After enjoying bath or dining, you can chill out or nap in relaxing room.

And this onsen also has rooms to accommodate you over night.

Though it's a bit far from Asakusa and a quite bit expensive than public bath,

Oedo-Onsen is highly recommended to visit even as for a sightseeing spot.

Cause I've seen loads of foreiners in there as the proof :D

See ya!

Posted by: Aki (May 1, 2019 7:08 PM) | Permalink

Hiya!

When travelling, you're mainly going to tourist spots, aren't you?

But if you've already been to most of places for sightseeing,

where are you going to next?

The case in Tokyo, after visiting Asakusa, Shibuya, Akihabara, Harajuku etc,

there're still loads of places to visit.

And the one of the recommeded place is Nakano.

but it is in case you have even a piece of geek or mania :)

Nakano, where is located in a few stops from Shinjuku by JR line

is ordinary town for living in Tokyo, except one famous place,

called "Nakano Broadway".

Nakano Broadway is not a theatre or something,

is just shopping complex in arcade,

but they're especially for collector's items of animation, movie, figure, magazine and so on.

This shop is selling movie stuffs like T-shirt or poster.

This one has tons of small figures of..dunno..

This shop lines up loads of "Star Wars" stuffs, woo-hoo :D

The complex makes much more accessible to many shops

than strolling in Akihabara.

And you'd be able to find good stuff for your hobby.

then, don't forget to try their local food.

See ya!

Posted by: Aki (April 21, 2019 1:59 PM) | Permalink

Haiiii

It seems spring ends in a minute as all the sakura has fallen and it's with young leaves.

My winter holiday was first time being in Vietnam and wes absolutely amazing.
((That's what makes me miss summer so much!))

Fine wether, great food, chilled with coffee...

This what all I want for my life though!

I leave some photos so... CHILL! x

Posted by: Tsukika (April 12, 2019 7:41 PM) | Permalink

Hello everyone !


This is Tada from Sakura Hostel Asakusa.


I've been to the seibu dome stadium for enjoy the Japanese baseball game !


Went to the Saitama Seibu Lions vs Orix Buffaloes

game was pretty impressed with the venue.



I attended a Lions game at seibu dome stadium in Saitama prefecture.
The tickets were a reasonable price and the atmosphere was great.







I've been to a number of baseball stadiums and seibu dome stadium is my favorite.
It's a great experience for someone who has never been to a baseball game before.







There is no better way to spend a few hours than at a baseball game.
The Lions are doing good there is no better place to watch them than at seibu dome stadium.







It's even more enjoyable lately since the Lions have been winning !
The stadium itself is just breath taking.







This is my favorite stadium regardless if the Lions are winning or not.
All of the various different foods available make for a brilliant day out.







There is plenty of places to get food and it's pretty easy to find your way around and find your seats.
Good selection of food and the seats all had good views of the stadium.







If you're thinking of catching a baseball game, I'd highly recommend doing it at seibu dome stadium.
If you come to Tokyo, you have to come here !










Keep your glove ready !

Posted by: Tada (April 7, 2019 1:00 AM) | Permalink