NISHIYAMA RYOKAN

Sunday, March 9, 2014

KYOTO March 9th 2014

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today is March 9th 2014.

we went to Senbon Shaka-do (Daihoonji Temple).

now sakura(cherry blossom) was not ready.

we went to cafe near here.

this shop will have some English events.

this shop is from about 30 minutes by bus and walk from NISHIYAMA RYOKAN.

now Kyoto is very cold,

but a little bit more day, it is getting to warm day.

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NISHIYAMA RYOKAN

Saturday, March 1, 2014

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN LOBBY EVENTS 2014

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We plan to take Lobby japanese event.

Date: March 14th 24th 28th and April 4th 13th 20th 2014.

Time :19:00 to 20:00

Place: NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Lobby.
Charge:Free

Contents: Origami

and
we plan to take walking tour in English near here.
Date: March 31th and April 7th 2014.
Time AM10:00 to AM12:00
Tour Starting Place NISHIYAMA RYOKAN LOBBY
Charge 300 yen per person
Contents Heart of Kyoto Town Stroll Tour in English

We plan to take Lobby japanese event.

Date: March 26th 29th and April 2th 12th 21th 2014.

Time :19:00 to 19:30

Place: NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Lobby.
Charge:Free

Contents: japanese harp concert(KOTO concert)

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NISHIYAMA RYOKAN

Monday, February 17, 2014

Office Get-together

On this month, we had the office get-together and we went to Nara by bus.

At first, we visited Heijokyu historical sites.
Heijo palace was the vast capital of Nara, which was modeled on China's Tang capital, Ch'ang-an(currently Xi'a) in 710. It measured 4.3k, from east to west and 4.8km from north to south. Through archaeological excavation it was foud to be a centre of government, industry and culture. Now, vistores can understand why a capital was built here, as it affords a good view of Todaiji Temple, Mt.Kasugayama and Mt.Ikomayama.

Next, we visited Koufukuji temple.
This temple was built in 730, this pagoda has become a symbol of the Yamatoji(Passage of Nara) scene. It has suffered many battles and fires, and was rebuilt in 1426. The Pagoda is 50,8m(167.64ft) in height, and is an excellent example of the tempyo style of architecture.

After Kofukuji temple, we walk around Nara machi, there are a lot of old buildings.

After lunch, we visited Todaiji temple
This is the representative temple of nara. The principal image of worship there is the Daibutsu(Grreat Buddha), the 1,250 year old sittin image of Vairocana(Rush -ana-Butsu-zaso. This bronze Buddhaaffectionately known as Daibutsu-san, measures approximately 15m(49.5ft) in height, and weighs about 250t, with a face that measures 5m(16.5ft) in width.

We had a good time in Nara.
Nara is close to Kyoto. When you visit Kyoto, please go to Nara, too.
You can enjoy the old buildings and learn Japanese history a lot.

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Power Spot Tour February 2014

Hello everyone.

We have looked around famous power spot in Kyoto to get good luck by bus and walking.

At first, we have been to Shimogamo shrine, there is famous power spot for protecting from evils, good fortune, easy child birth, child rearing and matchmaking.

Sazare-Ishi (Peblles)

Look at the above stone called Sazare-Ishi, this is in the lyric of Japanese national anthem.

Renri-No-Sakaki (Trees entwined)

This tree was two trees originally, two trees was become as one tree in progress.

According to the legend, god of matchmaking has full of love power makes two trees was become as one tree halfway. This is outcome of easy child birth, child rearing and matchmaking.

When the tree get old and die, new tree will appear in forest of Tadasu is neighbourhood.

By the way, this tree is the forth generation.

Kamo-Mitarashi-Chaya

Near Shimogamo Shrine.

This is rice cake dumpling with sticky sweet sauce. this is warm and chewy and not too much sweet.

it makes me feel Japan and the cost is ￥400

Mame Mochi (Soy bean rice cake)

The shop's name is Demachi Hutaba and there was a long line to buy Mame Mochi.
This shop is the most famous for Mame Mochi in Kyoto.