☆Odawara Hojo Godai Festival@Odawara in Kanagawa☆

☆Odawara Hojo Godai Festival☆

Date: May 2 (Sun) to May 3 (holiday)
Location: Odawara Joshi Park and other locations, Odawara-City

The Odawara Hojo Godai Festival, which features 1,800 people, is the largest tourist event in Odawara-City. Events on Sunday the 2nd include a memorial service in front of Hojo Godai’s grave (Soun-ji Temple, Hakone Yumoto) and a handmade armor parade. On the 3rd (holiday), a warrior departure ceremony (Akagane Gate Plaza), band performances, warrior groups, large-scale townspeople parade, wind instrument performances, and folk dance parade will be held.

For details, contact the Odawara-City Tourist Association (Tel: 0465-22-5002)

Other event information: http://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp/english/festival/may.html

Approximately 10-minute walk from the East Exit of Odawara Station

> Odawara Castle

> Odawara Hojo Godai Matsuri Festival

http://www.odawara-kankou.com/ (Japanese)

Karasumori Festival@Shinbashi in Tokyo

 ☆　Karasumori Festival in Tokyo☆

 Date: MAY 5th(carry Mikoshi) During Golden Week.
 Time: May 4th- 8PM
         May 5th- Mikoshi goes from Shinabshi Station.11am～
         May 6th- 2PM
 Place: Shinbashi
Let's enjoy Mikoshi Festival during golden week!

http://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/karasumorijinja/

Karaoke Night @ Tokyo Hostel

On 1st May Saturday
Meet @ bAKpAK Tokyo Hostel Reception
@ 7pm
\ 3,800 for all you can sing and drink!
(You can eat something in the karaoke box, dishes around 500-800 yen)
Karaoke is one of the greatest Japanese cultures! Experience the Japanese life with cool hostel guests!

The karaoke shop is in Asakusa, we’re going there together and you can always come back when you get tired (or stay there until the shop closing time, 5am ! ha!).

This time, you can sing and drink alcohol as much as you want!

Sign up at the reception by the evening on 1st :)

Golden Week!!!

Golden Week refers to the period from 29th April to 5th May when there are four national holidays.
Including Saturdays and Sundays many Japanese have more than a week of holidays at this time.

German Wine Festival @Roppongi Midtown Garden

Roppongi Midtown is one of the must visit attractions in Tokyo, where modern art gallery, shops and fantastic food market are.

It's great to start the early summer with German traditional wine at the beautiful garden!

Starts from 27th Apr to 9th May

For more info, visit Zato trading's website or ask at Tokyo Hostel's front desk!


http://www.zato.co.jp/event/wurstmarkt/index.html

WE ARE ONE (INTERNATIONAL PARTY IN KYOTO)

LOOKING FOR A PARTY IN KYOTO??
HERE IS THE CHANCE TO MEET BACKPACKERS FROM EVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD!!

DATE:28/APR
TIME:8:30PM-11:30PM
PLACE:EL COYOTE
FEE: 2,200JPY WITH 2 DRINKS

HOW TO GET THERE FROM KYOTO HOSTEL ??
IT'S ABOUT 5 MIN WALK

NEED A COUPON? OF ANY QUESTION?
PLEASE CONTACT
we.are.one.japan@gmail.com

HAVE A GREAT TIME IN KYOTO :)

KYOTO Horseback Archery Event CHANNEL

Have you seen Horseback Archery Event in Kyoto?
                     Its amazing!!!
Men dressing the nobility's Kimono
                 shoot arrows on running horse.
Why don't you have a look this exciting event?

date:  on 3rd of May
time:  1PM～
place: Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto
fee:    free


 

how to get from Kyoto Hostel:
take Keihan Line @ Gion-Shijo sta.(right front of Kyoto Hostel)
get off @ Demachiyanagi sta.
10mins walk

1DAY CYCLE / WALK IN KYOTO

On a good sunny day like today it will be great to rent a bicycle for the whole day or take advantage of the  good sunny day in kyoto  and enjoy walking or cycling
Our day walk / cycle will start at  bakpak kyoto hostel  we will suggest a walk /cycle through gion  
district   via   maruyama park enjoy the scenery then to choin-in temple.Continue to nanzenji temple and to  heian shrine.Take a break at the heian shrine  relax and  have fun .
It will be great if you can also try the river banks of kamogawa just help you relax after the day sightseeing . we hope you enjoy your walk/cycle of kyoto city .
Okini from all the staff at bakpak gion and kyoto hostels

KYOTO LIGHT SHOW CHANNEL

Japanese garden lit at night?

Special night visits and light shows are held from 24th/April just for 12 days.

Why dont you take for a walk to see this special occassion in kyoto.

Its about 20 minutes walk on foot from Kyoto Hostel!

You can see a circular pond-garden, which is a type of Japanese traditional gardens.

Its lit up with 300 various lighting implements at the light shows.

Also, you can walk in the lit-up garden.

For further info, contact the frontdesk staff @ Kyoto Hostel & Gion Hostel for more information

date: 24th/April - 5th/May

time: 6:00PM - 9:30PM

place: Shoren-in temple

How to get there: 20 mins walk from Kyoto Hostel

you can walk through Gion-area, Yasaka　shrine, and Chion-in temple, until you get there.

fee: 800yen/adult

OOWWowwww***

Flights cancellation

The officials in japan has reported that almost 54 flights from japan has been cancelled due to the vulcanic eruption in iceland .
To all our guest flying back home please try and  double check with the airlines before going to the airport .

Japanese Vending Machines Osaka, Japan Subway Dotonbori

Mt. Takao Annual Spring Festival

The Buddhist temple on Mount Takao is formally known as Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji, and most commonly as Yakuo-in.
The Annual Spring Festival features Chigo-Gyoretsu (a parade of children in fancy attire), Yamabushi (a parade of mountain priests) in their traditional attire, and a corps of fire & drum. They start from in front of Jyuichi-chome Jaya (a tea house) near Takaosan Sta. of the cable car at around 11 am for Yakuo-in Temple, where Shishimai (Lion Dance) and Hashigo-nori (thrilling acrobatics on the ladder) are performed by Hikeshi (members of the old Edo Fire Brigade

Name:		Annual Spring Festival of Mt. Takao
Date:		2010.4.18(Sun)～2010.4.18(Sun)
Location:		Yakuo-in Temple (Mt. Takao), Hachioji, Tokyo

http://www.jnto.go.jp/eventcalendar/search_result_en.php?num=349

You can also ask the tokyo hostel frondesk staff for more information .

Yabusame Festival- (Sat) 17th April

This festival is one of the traditional Tokyo's festivals!
People wear old style costume, ride horse and play archery.

Go to the Sumida Park on 17th!
Please ask more info at bAKpAK Tokyo Hostel.
Map  to  sumida park from the  tokyo hostel 

KYO- ODORI ( GEIHSA DANCE@ KYOTO)

Are you interested in Geisya-Dance? Have you ever seen a geisha performing ?
This is your chance to see them perform live @ Miyagawa-cho Kaburenjyo.
Geisya-Dance, called as Kyo-Odori, is held until 18th/April
You can see beautiful Japanese clothes,'Kimono', and fantastic performance.
Just 5mins walk from Kyoto-Hostel.
You can also ask the staff at bakpak kyoto hostel for more information on the geisha dance



DATE: untill 18th/April
TIME: 12:30pm～/2:30pm～/4:30pm～
PRICE: 2,000yen～
@: Miyagawa-cho kaburenjyo

JR Day Ticket

Japan Railways has its great networks everywhere in Japan.
Within Tokyo, it's better to use only JR or Metro, better not combine those two unless you need to do, as it'd be more expensive.
Get JR Day Ticket save you penny to buy drinks!
Ask more info at bAKpAK Tokyo Hostel front desk!
visit our website for more directions  

bakapak Tokyo hostel unveils new drinking machine

Hey guys the  tokyo hostels just unveil its new vending machine with 45  assorted  softed drinks
Sorry for now  the machine cant take  booz , but we will keep you update  when it  starts display
them . Enjoy the soda`s , Olong tea, the fruit juices .

Omotesando Lucky Street | MustLoveJapan - Video Travel Guide of Japan

Omotesando Lucky Street | MustLoveJapan - Video Travel Guide of Japan

Recommended place to go in tokyo this sunday

This sunday april 11th 2010  we recommend  the Earth day  Market  at yoyogo  park .
You also get the  chance to hang yoyogi park and get to see the sakura as well.
Available at the bazaar are tons and loads of souenirs, antiques and a whole lot .
You can also enjoy the food from the  stalls and vendors   .I recommend you get some fruit shake .

There will be also traditional dance at the meiji  jungu shrine  ..  dont miss it .

Take advanatage of the nice sunny day and  walk to harajuku hang around the shoppers  and the locals  as well - Harajuku is a shopping and entertainment district for japanese teenagers. Fashionable, cute and crazy dressing and make-ups. You need to be in Harajuku on Sunday to see it your self.

Visit kyoto Between April 12th ~ April 25th 2010

Have you  alreday plan  your trip to kyoto or you visiting kyoto between April 12th and 25th 2010
There a lot events going down in kyoto   around this season we have selected few  which might interested   travellers visting kyoto ---- Check the list below !

* Monday April 12-  Myoren-ji Temple 
Open market for kimono and loads of antiques -Best bet for  cheap souvenir
Hours : 9.00am - 17.00pm



 * Thursday April 15 - Chion-ji Temple
 One of kyoto`s finest handicraft bazar with incredible prices & good bargains
 Hours : 8:00am  - 16:00pm


* Wednesday Apil 21 - To-ji Temple
Big flee market and bazar for almost everything and god place to grab nice souvenir
Hours : 7:00am - 17:00pm



* Sunday  Apil 25- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Huge  flee market & bazar  at Tenjin-san must go early to avoid rush on holidays
Hours : 7:00am - 16:30pm

Always try and get good bargains  and  some nice  souvenir at the market .
If you need more information  about this events you ask our staff at the front desk  of
bakpak kyoto hostel or the gion hostel or contact the kyoto tourism information

Flickr: Your Photostream

Flickr: Your Photostream

japan awseome pinky festival - u gonna luv it

http://www.blackbookmag.com/article/japan-celebrates-cocks-not-bunnies/17697

bakpak japan hostels blog: What to do when you get bored with tokyo

bakpak japan hostels blog: What to do when you get bored with tokyo

AKIHABARA CITY WALK

ARE U A COMPUTER GEEK, DO U LIKE MANGA & ANIME 

LETS GO TO AKIHABARA WALK & ENJOY THE ELECTRIC CITY

AKIHABARA CITY WALK

Time:3:00PM Friday, April 9th    

Location:bakpak tokyo hostel

 

What to do when you get bored with tokyo

Tokyo is a great place to hang around .During your vacation in tokyo if you get alittle bit bored with the big  city these are some few remedies or few places to see out of tokyo .
Most of them are less than 2 hours  and  have great outdoors
Kamakura
Nikko
Fuji Hakone

KYOTO ～GEISHA～ CHANNEL

ANNUAL SPRING EVENT IN KYOTO(GEISHA DANCE)


*MIYAKO-ODORI
DATE:1/APR-30/APR
TIME:12:30PM～/2:00PM～/3:30PM～/4:50PM～
PRICE:2,000JPY～
@:KOUBU-KABURENJYO (5 MIN WALK FROM THE HOSTEL)


*KYO-ODORI
DATE:3/APR-18/APR
TIME:12:30PM～/2:30PM～/4:30PM～
PRICE:2,000JPY～
@:MIYAGAWA-CHO KABURENJYO (5 MIN WALK FROM THE HOSTEL)


*KITANO-ODORI
DATE:25/MAR-7/APR
TIME:1:30PM～/4:00PM～
PRICE:4,000JPY～
@:KAMISHICHIKEN-KABURENJYO (20 MIN RIDE BY BUS)


*KAMOGAWA-ODORI
DATE:1/MAY-24/MAY
TIME:12:30PM～/2:20PM～/4:10PM～
PRICE:2,000JPY～
@:PONTOCHO-KABURENJYO (10 MIN WALK FROM THE HOSTEL)


GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GET EXPERIENCED KYOTO CULTURE

KYOTO TOMORROW KRAZY CHANNEL

WE ARE ONE INTERNATIONAL PARTY
(FREE EVENT)

MEET UP:KYOTO HOSTEL FRONT DESK @ 5:00PM

DATE:4/APR(SUN)
TIME:12:00PM-12:00AM
@:MARUYAMA PARK

PLEASE BRING SOME FOOD+DRINKS TO SHARE

*IT CAN BE CANCELED WHEN IT RAINS.

LET'S GO THERE TOGETHER!!!