Jun 16, 2013

Cormorant Fishing

UKAI, Cormorant fishing of Uji river has just started! 
This is a nice activity for the summer night.

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From KYOTO to UJI sta. by JR train. (230yen, aprox 30min)

No need any reservation. Just get a ticket around 18:00 and the boats leave at 19:00. 

(1800yen/Adult, 900yen/Child, daily activity)




Jun 3, 2013

Cicago **second hand cloths**

I love second hand cloths so much since I was a high school student. It's getting hard to find a nice and cool stores these days because there are much more some fancy and cheap stores came form other countries these days,like H&M or forever 21. However I still love second hand. It is not only cheap but also unique. One of my recommendation is 'Chicago' on Teramachi street in down town area in Kyoto. They sell cloths from all over the world and Japanese kimono as well. Visit their web site to see some information and pictures of them! http://www.chicago.co.jp/

May 28, 2013

Obyan cafe just 7mins from Kyoto Hana Hostel

About 7mins from our hostel, there is the cafe which i really want to recommend!!

It is located at crossing Shichijyo st and Kamo River. The best point of this Cafe is that
you can definitely enjoy the beautiful river view by the big window from inside of the Cafe!!
Menu is mix of American&Japanese whatever girls like:)

Opens from 11:00-23:00 Please check this out!
http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2603/A260304/26000835/

May 13, 2013

Nikiniki-a lovely Nama Yastuhashi shop-

Nama Yatsuhashi is the most famous and popular sweets to bring it back home in Kyoto.

With sweet paste (usually made of sweetened red beans) folded with squared dough (cinnamon or mattcha flavored and etc..) into triangular shape.

You could find it whereever you go in Kyoto without any effort to find it!

Maybe you will get bored how they look and they become not to fancy you anymore...?
In that case, this might still fancy you.

The shop's name is "nikiniki" . It is owned by one famous Nama-Yatsuhashi shop.

You could choose combination of paste and dough among the choices by yourself:)
Mattcha and chocolate, cinnamon and apple....

they make its shape like flowers when you order yours at the counter!

Why not try it?

Place: Shijo-Kiyamachi (it's just at the corner right next to the Hankyu Kawaramachi station)

website: http://www.nikiniki.co.jp/


May 2, 2013

Lovely lingerie shop 'Amphi'

Japanese lingerie is so lovely,fancy and cute. One of my recommendation is 'Amphi' by Wacol which is the biggest lingerie company in Japan. The shops are not only in Kyoto but there is one in Kyoto station in 'Cube' shopping mall. They have a sale until the 6th. Get some lovely lingerie in Kyoto. The picture is not Kyoto shop but one of the shops. Looks so nice,isn't it??

Apr 29, 2013

Kurabe-uma-e-Jinji


"The Ritual of the Racehorses" at Kamigamo Shrine
May 5th  start from 14:00

The horse race (in Japan) is said to originate from this shrine. This ritual became popular during the 11th century and has continued until today. It is designated by the City of Kyoto as an. "Intangible Cultural Property."

access: From 'Kyoto sta.' to 'Kamigamo misono bashi' City bus no. 9


Apr 27, 2013

International Photography Festival



In spring which is the most beautiful season in Kyoto, the Festival will infuse the city during 24 days with photographic images selected from all over the world, being staged in Kyoto-esque sites such as temples and Machiya (Kyoto townhouse). Kyotographie aims at bringing Kyoto city,a city of arts and culture, together with photography and also strives to make photography permeate more in our daily lives by various collaborations with traditional craftsmanship of Kyoto. Every year Kyotographie will present high-quality programs from Kyoto to the world.

Venues: