Cherry Blossom Forecast 2011

The cherry blossoms are expected to follow the average year's schedule relatively closely this year. In Tokyo they are forecast to open on March 26 and in Kyoto on the following day.

Below are the forecast dates of cherry trees opening their blossoms this year (according to the Japan Weather Association) and the estimated best viewing periods (estimated by japan-guide.com). Rain, wind and temperatures can have a strong effect on the process of the season, for example, they can delay or shorten it considerably. Therefore, use the forecasts on your own risk. Source:JapanGuide 

Location	Opening	Estimated Best Viewing
Tokyo	March 26	April 1 to 11
Kyoto	March 27	April 1 to 11
Kagoshima	March 22	March 29 to April 6
Kumamoto	March 22	March 30 to April 7
Fukuoka	March 23	March 30 to April 7
Hiroshima	March 24	March 30 to April 7
Nara	March 29	April 2 to 10
Osaka	March 26	April 1 to 9
Nagoya	March 26	April 2 to 10
Yokohama	March 27	April 3 to 11
Kanazawa	April 4	April 8 to 16
Nagano	April 12	April 16 to 24
Sendai	April 11	April 16 to 24
Aomori	April 24	April 28 to May 5
Hakodate	April 30	May 3 to 10
Sapporo	May 4	May 6 to 13

CRAZY PIZZA NIGHT

ENJOY NIGHT @Kyoto Gion  Hostel　☆
Everybody Welcome!

Come and Join our PARTY!
Date:1st AND 3rd of MARCH

Start from 21pm-? @5F LOUNGE

Hinamatsuri in Kyoto!

Experience the historical custom in the old capital!

Hinamatsuri is a common girl's day celebration in Japan.

Literally translated as Doll Festival,  its origin dates back to Heian Period.

People used to float paper dolls down rivers (Nagashi-bina) on March 3rd,

believing the dolls would carry away their bad luck.

This practice was later incorporated into a court function

in which wealthy families displayed Hina dolls.

Today, we display dolls of the emperor and empress and their attendants,

praying for the future growth and well-being of their daughters.

1st March 11AM～ 

☆Girl's day festival @ Hokyo-ji Temple☆

Enjoy the temple's awesome doll collection and a special dance performance by Tayu (special ranked geisha in Shimabara district). 600 yen for doll exhibition ;)

3rd March 10AM～Noon

★Nagashibina event @ Shimogamo-Shrine★

Pray for the safety of children with women in Heian costumes setting straw Hina dolls afloat on the river in the world heritage. So sweet, eh? Free of charge :)

3rd March 1PM～4PM

☆Hina-Matsuri Festival @ Ichihime Shrine☆

Don't miss the miko dance and the demonstration of court-costume-changing to celebrate the girl's day. Ichihime Shrine is just a walking distance from bAkpAk Kyoto Hostel ;) 1,000 yen for the performances.

Stay with us and pray for girls ;)   bAkpAk Kyoto/Gion Hostel

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A CAR SHARING COMING SOON .

One hour : 800yen

Feel free to contact us at any time. ^^

Regards, Kyoto Gion Hostel 

U5 TOUR@ 25th Feb (fri) ★ Plum Festival＆FLEA MARKETl★ KYOTO KYOTO

• DATE :  25th Feb (fri)
• Meet up time : 8:00am at the bakpak kyoto hostel frontdesk
• PLACE / Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine by  bus
• 10AM-3PM (tea ceremony),
• LET`S GO TO SEE THE MAIKO & FLEA MARKET ! !

New spring celebration in Kyoto ;D

Setsubun is over, spring is coming :)

↓↓Selected spring events around Kyoto Hostel↓↓

★23rd Feb (wed) Godairiki Festival★

Place: Daigo-ji Temple (Easy access from Kyoto Hostel by subway)

Time: 9AM-5PM, 23rd Feb (wed)

"The unique competition to lift up a HUGE RICE CAKE will be held at Daigo-ji, where The Five Wisdom Kings of Shingon sect of esoteric Buddhism are enshrined. Special talisman will be given to visitors on the day."

★25th Feb (fri) Plum Festival★

Place: Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine (Easy access from Kyoto Hostel by city bus)

Time: 10AM-11AM (Shinto rituals), 10AM-3PM (tea ceremony), 25th Feb (fri)

"Plum blossoms embody coming spring in Japan. The plum festival is held to commemorate the death of Sugawara-no Michizane, who is enshrined at Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine. Maiko and geiko of Kamishichiken district will serve matcha (green tea) under plum trees."

Make reservations before we get fully booked!!

bAKpAk Kyoto/Gion Hostel :)

Be healthy with eating Japanese traditional rice porridge in Kyoto :9

Freezing weather is coming back again! 

I hope it will be final freezing time in this winter...

11th of February is National Holiday in Japan.

and You can have chance to eat Japanese traditional rice porridge called "NANAKUSA GAYU".

at Jonangu shrine.

It is used the seven spring herbs which grow up in the shrine.

also is said to purify to body and prevent illness. 

Be healthy with eating it in healthy country Japan:)

How get there? 

Take the Keihan line from Gionshijyo-station to Chusyojima.

Then take a bus no.19 to Jonangu stop. 

10:00～

￥450 

Enjoy the meal and see the traditional event:)

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