hunting for fireflies

June is a season for fireflies.

There are several spots in the town.

1, along a canal
  please catch subway 'Karasuma line' to 'Matsugasaki' station. walk to west about 150m, once you get to Matsugasaki-dori (street), go south about 10 minutes. it is north of Rakuhoku high school.

2, philosophy's path
   please catch city bus No. 5or No. 17 from Kyoto station. and get off at 'Ginkakujimichi' bus stop. when you walk along this path, you might see them. There are also some quiet temples around this area.

3, tatsumi bridge in gion area
  please catch city bus No.202 or No.207 to 'Gion' bus stop. go west on Shijo-dori (street) then turn right at the corner of 'Hanamikoji-dori (street)'. go straight about a couple hundred meters, you will see the little bridge on your left hand.

They appear around Jun 10th every year in Kyoto city.
Please enjoy the beautiful nights turning off the lights.

Handicraft Center in Kyoto

Handicraft Center in Kyoto

7days OPEN 

11:00-18:00

Did you know you could have a great experiences to make own Japanese traditional stuff there?

A doll, accessories,bamboo toy and etc.

There are souvenir shops as well. They have many kinds of Japanese things for your home.

More detail below,

http://www.kyotohandicraftcenter.com/index.html

Enjoy the traditional of Japan !

Access: City bus #203 or # 204 to "Kumano jinjya mae"

Kiyamachi Food Festival 2012

Kiyamachi area is a hub of restaurants, bars and other night entertainment for Kyoto local people.
On Apr 21st and Apr 22nd, an exciting festival will be held there.

--- Kiyamachi Food Festival---
* buy the ticket(5 pieces) in advance (3000yen) via website
* exchange that ticket at a liquor shop in Kiyamachi on the day
* you can visit the joined restaurants (78 places) with the ticket
* You get one food and one drink with one piece of ticket

To go to Kiyamachi area from J-Hoppers Kyoto Guesthouse,
please catch a bus No.207 then get off at 'Shijo-Kawaramachi'.(220yen)

Those restaurants open from the evening.

Shunki Taisai-Festival

Shunki Taisai-Festival

APR. 14th from 11:30AM @Shiraminejinja- Shrine

A football game played by the aristocracy in ancient times called
"Kemari" is shown after religious service.

Access : City Bus No.9 "Horikawa Imadegawa"

Kyoto Aquarium OPEN

Kyoto Aquarium is open soon!

March 14th from 10am - 17pm.

OPEN HOURS: 9am - 17pm
(*only the first day is from 10am)

PLACE : Umekoji park

ACCESS: Aquarium shuttle bus from Kyoto sta.(220yen)
20min' walk from Kyoto sta.

Dolphin performance show's on every single day!
If you love aquarium, you better visit once.

More detail: http://www.kyoto-aquarium.com/

Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka 2012

The exciting Sumo Tournament is coming to Osaka on March.



'2012 March Grand Tournament'
Date: March 11th(sun) - March 25th(sun)
Place: Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium
Access: JR Kyoto sta. to JR Osaka sta. (30 min, 540yen) → subway(Midosuji line) Umeda sta. to subway Namba sta. (8 min, 230yen) → Exit 5, walk 350m

Ticket: seat from 3000yen~
*details http://sumo.pia.jp/en/sumo03.jsp



Schedule
14:30 Juryo(junior-grade wrestlers) on the ring
15:00 match between the Juryos
15:50 Mauuchi(senior-grade wrestlers) on the ring
16:00 Yokozuna(highest rank wrestler) on the ring
16:10 match between the Makuuchis
18:00 the bow twirling ceremony

The grand sumo tournaments are held 6 times a year, however it comes to Osaka only once a year. Let's enjoy our Japanese traditional sport and have a great experience.

Godai-Rikison-Ninno-e ( A Contest of Strength )

Godai-Rikison-Ninno-e ( A Contest of Strength )
FEB.23
Daigo Temple

People hold two enormous rice cakes to compete their strength, and who can hold the for the longest time will be the winner.
From 12:00PM.

* [ Daigo Temple ]
* Tel : 075-571-0002
Access : City Subway Tozai-line "Daigo Station"