Hi! This is Ryo from Sakura Hostel Asakusa

こんにちは！サクラホステル浅草のりょうです。

I went to Italy, Vatican City and Repubblica of San Marino for about a week
and I came back to Japan from there 2 days ago
イタリア、バチカン市国、サンマリノという国に1週間ほどいってきたよ！
2日前に戻ってきました！

Colosseo, Rome

コロッセオ、ローマ

Fontana di Trevi, Rome

トレビの泉、ローマ

Vatican City

バチカン市国

Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence

サンタ・マリア・デル・フィオーレ大聖堂、フローレンス

Sam Marino, San Marino

サンマリノ

Venice

ベネチア

There is the beauty of countries took my breath away!
めっちゃくちゃ綺麗な国でした！

See you next time

では、また！

Posted by: Ryo (March 9, 2019 2:26 AM) | Permalink

Hi ya!

When going around Tokyo, using a train like Metro or JR line is the best transport,

even for tourists go sightseeing.

Of course, you know using by bike or just walking around would be a fun option

but if you like to go to Asakusa and Odaiba,

using a boat crusing Sumida river and Tokyo bay would be a good option.

The cruise, called TOKYO CRUISE

connects Asakusa and Odaiba has some boats include absolutely unique ones :)

Cool, doesn't it? :D

The boat like space ship is produced by Leiji Matsumoto,

a creator of several famous anination series,

"Space Battle Ship Yamato" or "Galaxy Express 999" and so on.

This called "Hotaluna" is the advanced boat with a roof deck

where you can enjoy the good scenary of bayside area with feeling sea wind.

Would be absolutely comfortable moments if it's sunny day like this pic.

Of course, loads of seats are available inside where you can take with drinking beer :D

So if you're planning to go to Asakusa and Odaiba in a day,

this transport is highly recommended.

After enjoying the spaceship,

real sized Unicorn Gundam stands in Odaiba

is waiting for you to make your day :D

Ah, of course there's a boat from Odaiba to Asakusa to come back, though.

See ya!

Posted by: Aki (March 5, 2019 5:45 PM) | Permalink

Hello, there!

Today's theme is "Cherry blossom"

This is the BEST SEASON to VISIT JAPAN!

Spring time in Japan is amazingly beautiful.

From late March to mid April, Sakura capture the attention of people from around the world.

↑Japanese traditional culture, "Cherry Blossom Viewing" with foods, drinks and mates!

Cherry blossom blooming forecast says,

they may start blooming around Mar 20th in TOKYO this year!

Discover Spring Culture of Japan!

See you all soon!

Posted by: Honoka (March 4, 2019 3:11 PM) | Permalink

The weather in Tokyo remains cold for weeks.

When it's cold, you miss the warm weather.

A couple of months ago, I went on a little vacation to Cebu, Philippines.

Nice and warm wheather!

I went to this place called Oslob where you can see whale sharks up close.

I was overwealmed with the size of the shark!

I saw the turtle too!

I've had enough of this cold wheather in Tokyo.

I can't wait for summer to come!

Posted by: Joe (March 4, 2019 5:17 AM) | 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 (March 3, 2019 1:00 AM) | Permalink

Hello.
Let's talk about Shikoku travel ongoingly.

I visited Kankakei.
Look at the view from Knkakei.Nature is just beautiful.

After that I drove to Kasaneiwa.
You have to go through on a narrow road, so please be careful if you go there by car.

You will be able to have a great experience there.

Also, Kagawa is known for Udon.

I prefer Soba to Udon, but this tasted so good.

I have enjoyed Shodoshima so much.
I took a high-speed craft and backed to Matsuyama Port.

To be continued......

Posted by: Yuki (March 2, 2019 3:12 AM) | Permalink

Hi there!

I gotta tell you something, to all cat lovers...

いきなりですがネコ好きの皆さん。

ワタクシ、先日、猫カフェならぬ「保護猫カフェ」という場所を訪れました。ご存知ですか？

My first experiene to go to cat cafe but NOT an audinary cat cafe as they feed cats for adopting.

千駄木にあるこちらのお店、夏にオープンしてから徐々に猫好きの間では話題のお店なのなのです。

＜★「宿木カフェ」で検索！＞

YADORIKI cafe opened last summer as Sendagi area and it becomes a well kept secret place for cat lovers!

本来の猫カフェと何がちがうかというと、

お店にいるねこちゃんと触れ合って、気に入ったねこちゃんがいれば里親として引き取れるのです！！

If you are matching with one of them, you may adopt them as a new family.

なんならふつうの猫カフェ以上に触れ合えます。

膝にのってきたりカバンに入ってきたり（肝心の写真がないけど）、みんな人懐っこいねこちゃんばかり！！

Most of cats were used to be stray cat or were dumped though. =(

いい飼い主に出会うために、毎日カフェのお客さんと触れ合わせる

というオーナーご夫婦の発想。すばらしい限りです。。

ねこちゃんのごはんショーもあって、これがめちゃめちゃ可愛い！！

ちなみにうしろのほうにポツーンとしてる黒猫ちゃんは最近入ってきた新人ねこちゃんだそうです。

A black cat sitting behind them is a newcomer so she is not getting on with the other cats yet.lol

輪に入れない。。むちゃくちゃかわいい。。

カフェメニューも充実していて、イタリア人の旦那さんによる本格イタリアンもおいしいです！！

Their serving Italian food are also brilliant, It's worth to go fo sure!!!

ぜひ行ってみてねー！！

Posted by: Tsukika (February 28, 2019 10:46 AM) | Permalink

Do you have any plans in this summer?

If you have, please let me know.

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I am going tell you what I want to do in this summer.

First, I want to climb natural rocks. I have been practicing climbing, but I have never tried natural rocks in Japan, so I want to make it real.

Second, I want to do paddle surfing. I have done it once when I was in Santa Barbara, and I liked it and felt so good. Therefore, I want to do it again here in Japan.

Finally, I want to go to summer festivals. I know it's so damn hot outside, but I like festivals. You can look at fireworks, and grab a beer outside.

Sweet!!

If you have any recommendations, let me know!

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Posted by: Kang (February 27, 2019 9:52 AM) | Permalink

Hello. How are you doing?
I'm dying because of hay fever other than that I'm pretty fine.

Anyway, I went to Kagawa and Ehime prefecture during the winter break.
I spent 3 days over there, so I am going to write about it.

Have you heard Shodoshima?
You can go to the island by ferry as well as high-speed craft from Matsuyama Port.

Some movies were shot in this island.
One of them is KiKi's delivery service.

Therefore, I visited the place. I haven't watched the movie though.
YUKI's delivery service.

Also, Shososhima is known for olives.

There are lots of products that made of olives.

This is the view from my room.

to be continued......

Posted by: Yuki (February 26, 2019 3:41 PM) | Permalink

Hiya!

Asakusa is a district known as old town in Tokyo

also famous for Senso-ji, the oldest temple in Tokyo.

And it's been said Asakusa is the most famous place in Tokyo for sightseeing

so loads of people are always visiting there.

Since most of shops or restaurants close earlier than other busy districts,

people think Asakusa is a place to visit in the daytime, not at night.

But how about at night??

Well, most of shops around are closed and people are already gone at night,

and it becomes very quiet...

But you are able to see the temple and pagoda are lighted up from sunset.

It makes them different atomosphere from the daytime,

The calm and magnificent.

So ,would be great to walk around at night, wouldn't it?

FYI,

We Sakura Hostel are located by only a few minutes walk to the temple :D

See ya!

Posted by: Aki (February 25, 2019 4:24 PM) | Permalink