Hi! This is SUZUNO from Sakura Hostel Asakusa.

Did you know it is said that Japan has more than 88,000 shrines??

If you have been to any shrines in Japan, you might see this one.

This is called "Chozuya", place for purify your hands and mouth before proceeding to stand in front of the deity.

Do you know how to do that by the way?

1. Holding dipper in your right hand, and wash your left hand

2. Then, holding dipper in your left hand, and wash your right hand.

3.Holding dipper in your right hand again, pour water in palm of your left hand and rinse your mouth.

4. Washing your left hand again.

5. Holding the dipper vertically and remaining water runs down and purifies the handle.

DONE!! Now you are ready to go to pray!!

If you have a chance to go to shrine, please try purifying your hands and mouth :)!!

Thank you for reading!!

Posted by: Suzy (September 30, 2017 9:19 PM) | Permalink

Hello. This is Yuki from Sakura Hostel Asakusa.

Do you have good eyesight?

Unfortunately, I have poor vision, so I wear contact lenses.

Quite recently, I bought new glasses because I have used old one for 5 years. I could not see well with it. This is my new glasses. I bought this glasses at Zoff. I did not know that I could but glasses with cheap price.

Look at this bag. The glasses that I bought was in the bag, and I liked it.

You know "Where's Wally?" don't you?

I liked that book when I was little. I was not good at looking for him though.

However, I could find everything this time.

Can you find Wally and etc?

If you have time please try it.

Posted by: Yuki (September 29, 2017 11:46 PM) | Permalink

Wassup Guys!

This isSOKOfromSakura Hostel Asakusa.

Today's Theme is?

I found some nice Grilled Skewer Restaurant in Shinjuku Tokyo.

There are many fantastic Sake too!!

Pork belly and Gizzard

The ray fin with Mayo

The fried oyster!!!

The Higonoya open till late night!!

Would you like tojoinus?!!

See You soon Guys!!

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Sakura Hostel Asakusa
Best Hostel in Tokyo
Only 3000 JPY per Night

Posted by: Soko (September 28, 2017 11:03 PM) | Permalink

Hello everyone !



This is Tada from Sakura Hostel Asakusa.




We are going to hold lots of local tours and activities every month.
Please check them out what we did.


We've been to the Otori Shrine
located nearby the hostel.



I went several times as I was walking around and each time I saw new things.
It is part of Asakusa and a must see when you are here.







I have always wanted to do local event and I highly recommend crossing this off your bucket list.
Shrine or temple is a must see when visiting Asakusa.






We're going to visit some local shrine or temple in Asakusa.
If you want to know real local attractions, the best way is to ask local people.







We offer the walking tour to introduce recommendable spots of the local people for you.
It might be good chance to know the place where you will stay.






Let's have a fun with us !

Posted by: Tada (September 27, 2017 1:00 AM) | Permalink

Hi!

This is Tsukika from Sakura hostel Asakusa!!

I'm new here but used to work at Sakura hotel / Cafe IKEBUKURO before and I'm now back!!






















I had just been to New York last week by the way,
People were nice, the city was so huge and busy like Tokyo.



































It's great yo know something new things that you would never know...isn't it?

Life is journey, Joy the ride...

I'm looking forward to see you guys, the world! xxx

Posted by: trainee (September 26, 2017 4:12 PM) | Permalink

Hello everyone !



This is Tada from Sakura Hostel Asakusa.




We are going to hold lots of local tours and activities every month.
Please check them out what we did.


We've been to the Otori Shrine
located nearby the hostel.



I went several times as I was walking around and each time I saw new things.
It is part of Asakusa and a must see when you are here.








I have always wanted to do local event and I highly recommend crossing this off your bucket list.
Shrine or temple is a must see when visiting Asakusa.







We're going to visit some local shrine or temple in Asakusa.
If you want to know real local attractions, the best way is to ask local people.








We offer the walking tour to introduce recommendable spots of the local people for you.
It might be good chance to know the place where you will stay.








Let's have a fun with us !

Posted by: Tada (September 19, 2017 1:00 AM) | Permalink

Hi all! This is SUZUNO from Sakura hostel Asakusa.

I went back to Sapporo last week and I'll talk about an amazing restaurant this time.

I really wanted to have oyster and then my friend took me a restaurant in Susukino.

Was so BIG and what's more, each piece only 100 yen!!!!

Look at this Sashimi! Prawn was still alive!!!

Steamed-potato with butter.
Did you know that Hokkaido people eat steamed-potato with salted squid??
Please try it when you have a chance to visit Hokkaido :)

Hope this blog makes you to feel to wanna go to Hokkaido!!!

Posted by: Suzy (September 17, 2017 10:38 AM) | Permalink

Hello. How are you doing all?

This is Yuki from Sakura Hostel Asakusa.

I went to Odaiba day before yesterday.

I like there because I can see good views as well as I can shop.

When I got Odaiba, I had a ramen. It was really good. My favorite flavor is miso anyway.

After that I played at Joypolise. This was my first time to go there, so I enjoyed a lot.

Once I went outside, I saw beautiful view. It is beautiful isn't it?

Even tough weather was not good, I had a great day.

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Posted by: Yuki (September 16, 2017 6:03 PM) | Permalink

Hi guys! This is SUZUNO from Sakura Hostel Asakusa.

Have you been to Sapporo?
It's my home town!!
I went back there last week so let me introduce about Sapporo This

time!!

"Sapporo Autumn Festival" was held at O-dori park, located in the city center.

Day time is like this.

There were lots food stands of popular restaunts from Hokkaido so it took time to decide which one I'll take.

Having lunch or dinner outside is super awesome all the time!

Of coourse beer is necessary!!!

After autumn festival, a friend of mine and me went to Susukino, city for night life lol, to have more drinks and seafood.

I'll talk about it next time ;)

Thank you for reading!!

Posted by: Suzy (September 14, 2017 4:08 PM) | Permalink

Do you love beer?? Yes, I do!

Isn't it so good drinking nice beers under the sun, feeling a fresh sea breeze on the sundeck?

This weekend, there is the largest beer festival in Japan held in Yokohama where an hour away by subway and train from Asakusa. I highly recommend this "Great Japan Beer Festival" for beer lovers!


At this BeerFes, you can experience a diversity of beers and learn about "Beer Styles" by tasting many beers to compare the difference of aromas and flavors. For more info, please check their website below.

■BeerFes Yokohama 2017
http://beerfes.jp/index_beerfes_yok_e.html

After enjoying the beers, you can see the pretty Yokohama night view as a bonus!


Unfortunately, I'll be at work on this weekend instead of the beer party. Let me know how you enjoyed it =)

Posted by: Tomoe (September 13, 2017 6:37 PM) | Permalink