August 2009 Archives

Nagasaki Okunchi Festival (Minshuku Ryokan Tanpopo)

By Administrator on August 31, 2009 10:14 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
The festival is one of the three biggest festivals in Japan taking place in Nagasaki for three days from Oct. 7 to 9 every year. Throughout the festival, Nagasaki city is decked out with performers and dancers.

Dance performed: Traditional Japanese dance
Festival show performance: Ryu-odori (Dragon dance), Kasa-hoko (Umbrella float - about 130kg to 150kg), Hikimono (Ship with wheel - call "motte-koi," meaning bring it when you see hikimono.)

Stay Minshuku Ryokan Tanpopo and enjoy this Nagasaki's famous festival!

General Information about Kagoshima (Nakazono Ryokan)

By Administrator on August 28, 2009 1:29 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
For Kagoshima visitors, please take a look at the following websites and get general information about the area.

http://www.synapse.ne.jp/update/

http://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/

Stay Nakazono Ryokan and enjoy nature at Kagoshima!

35th "Yufuin Ushikui Zekkyo Taikai" (Hasuwa Inn)

By Administrator on August 25, 2009 2:10 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Eat the Oita's best beef and shout whatever you have in your mind!

Yufuin Ushikui Zekkyo TaikaiYufuin Ushikui Zekkyo Taikai (Beef Eating and Shouting Contest) is one the most popular events in Yufuin, Oita. At the event, you can eat Yufuin beef and the audience enjoy what you shout to them.

Date: October 12 (Mon.) - Will be canceled in case of rain
Time: 9:00am (ticket sales), 11:00am (admission)
Fee: 3,500JPY (Adult), 2,000JPY (Under elementary school)
Inquiry: Yufuin Tourism Association Office Phone-0977-85-4464

Stay Hasuwa Inn and enjoy this fun event!

Light-up Promenade NARA 2009 (Ryokan Seikan-so)

By Administrator on August 15, 2009 11:04 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Thia is an annual event which illuminates historical sites and buildings in Nara, including Todaiji temple, Kofukuji temple and many others.

Date: From July 18 to September 27
Time: 19:00-22:00 (18:00-22:00in September)

Stay Ryokan Seikan-so and enjoy this fantastic night view.

Shimanami Sea Road Cycling (Komecho Ryokan)

By Administrator on August 13, 2009 10:49 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Cycling road from Onomichi, Hiroshima to Imabari, Ehime. It takes about 8 hours to run down through whole road.

You can drop off a bike at the designated points and many hotels and inns.

Shitennoji Temple (Tabinoyado Hokousou)

By Administrator on August 8, 2009 12:24 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Located just a 5 minutes walk from Tabinoyado Hokousou in Osaka, this temple established by Prince Shotoku in 593 and it's the first Buddhist temple in Japan.

On the 21st of every month, called "Otaishi-san", open stalls line up inside the temple and along the street from Tennoji station to the temple, selling commodities and antiques.

Wanna Experience Japanese Calligraphy? (Ryokan Sansui)

By Administrator on August 5, 2009 12:17 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Stay at Ryokan Sansui in Hiroshima and get 500JPY discount for Japanese Calligraphy Experience! (Regular price: 1,500JPY)

Only available 8/24 to 30!

"Toro Nagasi" (Ryokan Yamazaki)

By Administrator on August 4, 2009 12:06 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
"Toro Nagasi" (Lantern Floating Ceremony) is a cultural event sending off the spirits of the dead on lanterns floating on the water. It's held on the last day of "Obon".

Place: Hirosawa-no-ike (pond), Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
Date: August 16
Time: Evening
* You will also be able to see "Torii-gata" on Kyoto Gozan Fire Festival.
* Driving is not allowed surrounding areas.

Stay Ryokan Yamazaki and feel this traditional Japanese culture. 

Jizo-Bon Festival in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto (Ryokan Yamazaki)

By Administrator on August 3, 2009 11:57 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Local News from Ryokan Yamazaki.

Jizo-Bon Festival held in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto. Jizo-Bon is a local festival for children held in right after "Obon", mid of August, all over Japan.

Come and join us for fun and enjoy this traditional summer festival!

Free Sake Brewery Tour in Higashi Hiroshima City (Ikawa Ryokan)

By Administrator on August 2, 2009 7:57 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Great news from Ikawa Ryokan.

Volunteer guides will take you to Sake breweries near JR Saijyo Station. It takes about 40 minutes from Higashi Hiroshima City. It's FREE!

Every Sunday until 9/27.

Inquiry: Tourism Association Information Center at JR Saijyo Station (TEL: 082-421-2511)

Hiroshima Baseball Stadium Baseball Game (Ikawa Ryokan)

By Administrator on August 1, 2009 7:49 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Enjoy a baseball game at Hiroshima Baseball Stadium newly renovated this year!

Hiroshima Carps VS Hanshin Tigers
9/4 (Fri.) 18:00-
9/5 (Sat.), 6 (Sun.) 15:00-

Ikawa Ryokan is located near the stadium.
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