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Yasaka Shrine FEB.2 - 3

2012-01-30T19:34:00.000-08:00

Traditional dance performances and Bean-throwing are held by Geiko and Maiko girls at Gion district.

Feb.2 Ponto-cho at 1:00PM Miyagawa-cho at 3:00PM
Feb.3 Gion Kobu at 1:00PM Gion Higashi at 3:00PM

flat land * sk8ter only

2012-01-28T23:27:00.000-08:00

open free : who are stay with our hostel and depend on your personality
charge free: plus crazy neighborhood

go sk8 fuck it.

07/01/12

2011-12-25T01:38:00.000-08:00

Japanese Maiko and Geiko opening ceremony in Kyoto.

Meet up : 07/01/12 @ frontdesk

Time : 10:00

FREE :D

Lets go together !

Ｍｅｒｒｙ　Ｃhristmas., bAKPAK Hostel

Christmas BBQ @ 25th/DEC

2011-12-17T01:37:00.000-08:00

PARTY TIME IN KYOTO !

☆☆☆☆☆☆ＢＢＱ☆☆☆☆☆☆

DATE:25/DEC 2011

TIME:20:00PM～

@: GION HOSTEL ROOFTOP

B.Y.O　（bring your own food and drinks ）

KANPAI 2011 !

ＤＲＩＮＫ

2011-12-10T17:01:00.001-08:00

WE ARE DRINKING ! ENJOY YOUR DAY !

Arashiyama light up !

2011-12-09T02:29:00.001-08:00

Arashiyama light up is scheduled to be from December 9th to December 18th, 2011 !

12月9日から期間限定の嵐山・花灯路が始まります!

Good place to see !
いいところですよ！

2011-10-20T18:53:00.000-07:00

Hello!

We are now offering a Special Discount for

your STAY @ 24th-31st of October.

don't miss good Place in Kyoto!

Dorms
4bed Dorm Room - 2500yen
6bed Dorm Room - 2300yen
8bed Dorm Room - 1900yen

Twin Private Room - 6200yen
Double Private Room - 6200yen

For Inquires,
contact frontdesk@kyotohostel.net

Thank you ! bAKPAK Hostel

Kurama Bonfire Festival

2011-10-20T18:38:00.001-07:00

Kurama Bonfire Festival
DATE : 22nd October
departure time: 8:00pm at the bakpak Gion hostel
PLACE / KURAMA (get back to hostel 1am)
PARTY ! DRINK!
contact →frontdesk@kyotohostel.net

THE BAKPAK ONSEN (hot spring) NIGHT

2011-10-18T19:57:00.000-07:00

DATE : 24th October (mon)
Meet up time : 8:00pm at the bakpak Gion hostel frontdesk
PLACE / MIBU YAMATO NO YU by Train
Meet up and Let have fun :D
contact →frontdesk@kyotohostel.net

KYOTO TRAVEL TAKAO

2011-09-22T20:30:00.000-07:00

In the season of autumn, Takao is recommendation. Really GOOD !

CHILL OUT

2011-09-20T21:25:00.000-07:00

the BAKPAK BBQ KYOTO GION @ ROOFTOP

29th of September 

BYO (bring your own food and drink)

We will meet at 8PM !  

Peace,

2011-09-14T23:04:00.000-07:00

LONG STAY DISCOUNT @ TOKYO HOSTEL

STARTS FROM 15th SEP - 15th DEC 2011 !!!

We are now offering You a Special Discount for

LONG STAY @ TOKYO HOSTEL.

Please don't miss this special chance to

stay @ Our Very Friendly, Cozy Place in Tokyo,

TOKYO HOSTEL!!

HERE ARE OUR SPECIAL PACKAGES >

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TRIPLE	51,100	100,800	213,000

4 BED ROOM	¥ 16,000	¥ 30,000	¥ 50,000
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With Group Discount, Please contact us directly!!

2011-09-13T22:32:00.000-07:00

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our TOKYO HOSTEL

Don't miss this big chance!

Private
Single Private Room - 4000yen
Twin Private Room - 6000yen
Double Private Room - 6000yen
3bed Private Room - 7500yen

Dorms
4bed Dorm Room - 2500yen
6bed Dorm Room - 2200yen
10bed Dorm Room - 2000yen

For Inquires,
contact bhostel@gmail.com

Tokyo Hostel
Where backpackers and travelers from all parts of the globe world meet up to explore and experience the real adventures of Japan.

Come and Visit Us

@

http://www.tokyohostelskyoto.com/

GOOD SENTOU in kyoto

2011-09-13T20:18:00.000-07:00

Gokoyu: 五香湯

Address: 590-12黒門通五条上る柿本町, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Telephone: 075-841-7321
Nearest train station: Tambaguchi Station

Price : 410yen

we recommed !

Day trip　to Takamatu →Kouchi from Kyoto

2011-09-13T05:01:00.000-07:00

こんばんわ。　いかがお過ごしでしょうか？　京都は元気でやってます。

現在2週間ぐらい泊まってくれているコ－ディ－リアさんが、日帰りで京都から高松、高知に行って帰ってくる。って言ってお昼に出て行きました。We'll see.

endaka doruyasu time sales Gion bakpak Kyoto

2011-09-08T04:21:00.000-07:00

where are we ?

2011-09-04T19:28:00.000-07:00

SUMMER 2011 part 1

2011-09-03T03:45:00.000-07:00

LONG STAY DISCOUT @ TOKYO HOSTEL

2011-08-18T21:29:00.000-07:00

Tokyo Hostel is now Providing you a Long Stay Discount from Sep 1st to Dec 31, 2011.

LONG STAY DISCOUNT DETAILS

7 NIGHTS STAY

4BED DORM ~~24500YEN~~ →　  15400YEN

6BED DORM ~~21000YEN~~ →　 14000YEN

10BED DORM ~~14700YEN~~   →　  12600YEN

TRIPLE PRIVATE ROOM ~~73500YEN~~   → 　 50400YEN

TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM ~~56000YEN~~ → 　 38500YEN

SINGLE ROOM ~~45500YEN~~ → 　 28000YEN

Please Contact Us For More Details　@  bhostel@gmail.com

Tokyo Hostel where backpackers and travelers from all parts of the globe world meet up to explore and experience the real adventures of Japan　

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

2011-08-06T02:18:00.000-07:00

Summer Final discount!!!　@ TOKYO HOSTEL

Twin/Double room ~~8000yen~~ →　 6000yen!

Single room ~~6500yen~~　 →  4000yen!

Triple room ~~10500yen~~  →  9000yen!

4bed dorm room ~~3500yen~~ →　 2700yen!

6bed dorm room ~~3000yen~~ →　 2400yen!

10bed dorm room ~~2100yen~~ →　1800yen!

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☆☆　STAY　WITH　US　THIS SUMMER ☆☆

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Lets volunteer !

2011-07-21T06:51:00.001-07:00

2011-07-15T22:41:00.000-07:00

Summer Discount!!!　@ Tokyo Hostel

Twin/Double room ~~8000yen~~ →　 7000yen

Single room ~~6500yen~~　 → 4000yen

Triple room ~~10500yen~~ → 9000yen

4bed dorm room 3500yen →　 2700yen

6bed dorm room 3000yen →　 2400yen

10bed dorm room 2100yen →　1800yen

Contact Aｄｄress

bhostel@gmail.com

Tokyo Hostel where backpackers and travelers from all parts of the globe world meet up to explore and experience the real adventures of Japan　☆☆☆TOKYO HOSTEL　☆☆☆

☆☆　STAY　WITH　US　THIS SUMMER ☆☆

TOKYO　HOSTEL JAPAN

BakPak Tokyo Hostel

GION MATURI 16.17th of JULY

2011-07-14T03:46:00.000-07:00

and bAKpAK night @ 16th.17th at 1st floor from 18:00～22：00　

Let`s have fun ! 祇園祭を楽しみましょう！

bAKpAK Hostel Japan

CRAZY NIGHT BBQ PARTY BAKPAKJAPANHOSTEL

2011-06-10T23:01:00.000-07:00

CRAZY NIGHT BY BAKPAK JAPN HOSTEL @KYOTO

DATE : 6th of JULY
TIME : 21:00 ～
ENTRY　FOR　FREE : Bring your own drinks

Let's have fun!

HAPPY GUEST HAPPY SMILE

2011-06-10T05:56:00.000-07:00

なんと長期滞在してくれた上にホステルにグラスのプレゼント。かなりしゃれおつ！
ありがとう, Malcoln and Emile. 　大切にします。東京も楽しんでね！また会える日を楽しみにしています。

Yugo

Sun 29th May, 3:45 am 8ch, UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL.

2011-05-27T04:25:00.000-07:00

Barcelona, v, Man Utd, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL. * 1F LOUNGE

Festival@ June 1st　God of water

2011-05-24T18:41:00.000-07:00

Kibune Shrine Festival@ June 1st

Kibune Shrine
11:00~
takes Eizan line from Demachi-yanagi Station

Aoi Festival starting with horse racing! 葵祭のスタートは競馬!?

2011-04-27T02:24:00.000-07:00

5月の京都といえば葵祭！

5月1日から早くも上賀茂神社では

賀茂競馬足汰式（かもくらべうまあしぞろえしき）が開催！！

賀茂競馬(かもくらべうま)と呼ばれる5日の平安式の競馬に備え、出場する馬の年齢のほか、馬上姿勢や速度などを見て、走る順番を決めます。平安貴族風の乗尻が馬にムチを入れ、馬場を駆け抜ける様は勇壮そのもの！！

May in Kyoto is all about Aoi Festival!!

From the very begining of the month, 1st of May,

Kamigamo shrine is giving Kamikurabe-Ashizoroe-Ceremony,

in which they check the conditions of horses going in for the horse racing on May 5th. They decide the racing turns according to the age, sit, and speed. Heian noblemen whipping dashing horses on the turf should be a gallant look!!

↓↓葵祭関連のイベント続々↓↓

5/3（火）流鏑馬神事（下鴨神社）　葵祭の前儀として糺の森で行われる流鏑馬は有名

5/4（水）古武道奉納（下鴨神社）　薙刀、剣術、柔術等の日本古来より伝わる武道を奉納

5/5（木）くらべ馬会神事(上賀茂神社）平安時代当時の競馬が披露されます

5/5（木）武射神事（下鴨神社）　流鏑馬に代わって地上から安全祈願の弓矢が放たれます

5/12（木）御陰祭（下鴨神社）　王朝行列が祭神を迎えに行きます。東遊に神馬の神事。

5/15（日）葵祭（京都御所→下鴨神社→上賀茂神社）　京都の三大祭り・葵祭の本祭です！

↓↓↓Ｒelated Events↓↓↓

★May 3rd Yabusame Shinji @ Shimogamo Shrine

(Traditional Japanese mounted archery in the mysterious forest of Kedashi)

★May 4th Kobudo Hono @ Shimogamo Shrine

(Performance of traditional Japanese martial arts ex. Naginata, Kendo, Jujutsu, etc.)

★May 5th Kamokurabe Uma @ Kamikamo Shrine

(Traditional Japanese horse racing)

★May 5th Busha Shinji @ Shimogamo Shrine

(Heian stlyle ground archery)

★May 12th Mikage Matsuri @ Shimogamo Shrine

(Heian style march and shrine rituals)

★May 15th Aoi Matsuri from Shimogamo Shrine to KamikamoShrine

(Main march in Heian costumes, one of 3 biggest Festival in Kyoto!!!)

bAKpAK Kyoto Hostel/Gion Hostel

おいしい京都のお茶　great tea in kyoto

2011-04-26T19:15:00.000-07:00

幼少の頃から食べているものは
いつでも口にするとほっとする。
どんなに疲れていても
それだけでほっとして元気が出たりするものだ。

私にとってその中の一つが一保堂のお茶だ。
京都はお茶が有名で、宇治茶が確かに有名なのだけれど、
一保堂は京都を代表するお茶の老舗で
（たぶん宇治茶は無かったと思う・・・）
私はそこのほうじ茶と共に育った。
と言っても過言ではない。
家に帰るといつもそのお茶があってごくごく飲んだ。
小さい頃から今も変わらずうちは一保堂のお茶を飲んでいる。

一人暮らしをするようになって
ぜんぜん自分でスーパーで安いお茶を買って
普通に飲んでいたけれど、
久しぶりに実家に帰って飲んだそれは
他のものより数段味深くて、懐かしくてほっとした。

各百貨店にもお店はあるけれど
本店が二条寺町にあって
お茶もそこで出来るようになったので
この間行ってみたけど、
お店の佇まいも赴きがあってお茶もおいしく入れてくれる。
外国人向けの英語のメニューもあるので
楽しめると思います。

Something you used to eat when you are a child, It makes me relaxed anytime.
One of it is Tea of "Ippodo" for me.

Actually Tea is one of famous thing in Kyoto.
Mostly the famous tea is "Uji tea". However "Ippodo" is one of the oldest tea shop in Kyoto.
(though I don't think it is "Uji tea".)
I have grown up with "Ippodo Houji tea".
Still now always the tea is in my parents house.

After I started to live alone, started to drink cheap normal tea which can buy in super market.
but I noticed one day I came back to my parents house recently,
The tea is very tasty and make me relaxed.

You can find the shops in several big department stores.
The head shop is on "nijyo teramachi street".
also can have tea in the cafe and shop clue would make a great tea.
It is not easy to make really tasty tea.
There are English menu is available and the building is beautiful.
Must enjoy the time and tea in there.

kyoto hostel

０１０１KYOTO OPEN！京都マルイ堂々オープン！

2011-04-26T04:13:00.000-07:00

０１０１KYOTO OPENING TOMORROW!!
10AM～　@　Shijo/Kawaramachi 四条河原町

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

3 min walk from bAKpAK Kyoto Hostel/Gion Hostel

旅行中に野菜が食べたい。　I want to vegetables during a travel.

2011-04-25T17:39:00.000-07:00

今日も曇り。変わりやすいお天気だそうです。
またどしゃぶりの雨と雷だったり晴れたりするのでしょうか。

観光に来られた方には少し残念なお天気かもしれませんね。

旅行にプチ長期で出かけたときに困るのは
外食ばかりになること。肉類と炭水化物ばかりになりがちです。
自炊できるところがあればまだ良いですが。

そこでそろそろ野菜が食べたいよという方におすすめなのが
”ここら屋”。
御幸町通りや三条など全部で4件ありますが、
おいしいおうちごはんを出してくれます。
野菜がふんだんに使われていて、新鮮で味がやさしくて旨い。
しかもそんなに高くないのがうれしい。

あ！あと手づくりジンジャーハイを頂いたのですが
生姜の味がたっぷりしていて、すごくおいしかったです。
人におススメしたいお店がまた増えました。

I love travel. However a little problem during do it is not to eat vegetables often for me:(
so.. in this case, try to "Kokoraya".
They have freash vegetable meals and very tasty.
These shops are around Gokoumachi street.
And the cost is pretty good.
The meals are great and I want to recommend a chu-hai called "Ginger hai".
Can taste thick Ginger taste, it makes me fall in love.

Kyoto hostel

Kansai International Students Party!

2011-04-25T03:38:00.000-07:00

Event: 　　　　　　Kansai International Students Party
Date & Time: 　28^th April 2011 (a day before golden week) 1800~2300
Venue: 　　　　　Kansai French-Japanese Institute 関西日仏学館　(Opposite Kyoto University)
　　　　　　　　　〒606-8301　京都市左京区吉田泉殿町8
Ticket: 1500 yen
RSVP to we.are.one.japan@gmail.com to reserve your tickets now to skip the queue.

The biggest student party in Kansai coming again!

250 students from 20 universities, organized by students

bands, dancers, comedians and magicians, etc.

Get sociable and have fun!

bAKpAK Kyoto Hostel/Gion Hostel

Tsukemen restaurant in Kyoto

2011-04-24T19:06:00.000-07:00

最近京都はまた寒さが戻ってきました。
春はやってきたと思ったら離れていく、なかなか気まぐれなやつです。
毎日雨と風と雷と晴と曇で変な天気です。
あたたかいものが食べたいです。。。らーめん。
基本的には俄然つけ麺よりらーめん派の私ですが
それでもおいしいと思うつけ麺屋さん”久保田”。
濃厚な汁も麺もシナチクも旨い。
終わったあと出汁で割ってスープにしてくれたり
お茶漬けと汁を混ぜてくれたりして最後まで堪能できます。
最近らーめんも始めはったようなので
食べたかったのですが昨日は売り切れてた・・残念。
河原町丸太町を上がったところにあるので、
メトロに行って少しおなかがすいたら久保田。

Cold is coming back again in Kyoto.
That's the time to eat warm something:)
I totally prefer Ra-men to Tsukemen.
However I recommend a delicious tsukemen restaurant in Kyoto.
the soup, noodle and seasoned bamboo shoots are tasty.
After eat tsukemen, can eat rice with the soup of tsukemen.
The restaurant is just 3min by walk from the crossing Kawaramachi and Marutamachi.
After go to club METRO, and if you feel a little hungry, should go.
I heard they start to provide Ra-men as well though couldn't eat yesterday.
I will go back there definitely.

Kyoto hostel

宝泉院『春の夜灯り』 Hosen-in Lit Up

2011-04-24T03:35:00.000-07:00

Day time: 9AM - 5PM "800yen for entrance+matcha(green tea)+original snack"

お昼の拝観時間：　午前9時～午後5時　800円（拝観料+抹茶+オリジナル和菓子）

Night time: 6PM - 9PM "800 yen for Spring Light-up"

夜の拝観料：　午後6時～午後9時 800円　『春の夜灯り』

Hosen-in　is a popular Tendai Buddhism temple in Ohara area. The site is well-known for "Framed Garden" (see pictures). The view of the 300 year old Sharasoju (the symbolic tree of ephemerality) and the 700 year old Goyo Pine will be a pleasant delight to the eye, while the original snack with green tea is served at guest hall.

宝泉院は、京都・大原にある天台宗の寺院。柱と柱、敷居と鴨居を額縁と見立てた『額縁庭園』が有名。樹齢300年の『沙羅双樹』、樹齢700年の『五葉の松』を眺めながらお座敷で抹茶と茶菓子も戴ける。

bAkpAk Kyoto Hostel/Gion Hostel

京都のらーめん　Ra-men in kyoto

2011-04-23T18:58:00.000-07:00

醤油味のラーメンが好きです。
ひどくこってりしすぎず、あっさりしすぎないのが。

そばスタイルのラーメンはどうですか？
高倉通りと二条通りのぶつかるところに
ひっそりとたたずんでいる・・”高倉二条”。
濃厚な魚介ベースのスープと
そばスタイルのあっさり麺とのバランスが
こってりが苦手な私にも
スープを全部飲ませてしまいました。
口に染みわたる、かつおの出汁と魚の味、、といっても全く臭みも癖もありません。
とろりと濃厚。
とろりと言えば味付きたまごも最高。
ここよりおいしい味付きたまごは食べたことがありません。
醤油あじがしみて、黄身も白身もやわらかくて。

このあたりはおいしいご飯やさんや小さなカフェも潜んでいるんので
探索してみてください。

I know you must be crazy about Ra-men after came to japan.
So, what kind of soup do you like? thick soup? light soup?
I prefer not too much thick and not too much light.

Have you eaten a Ra-men with soba style noodle?
"Takakura Nijyo" has it and you should try.
Actually the soup is a bit thick and seafood as a base.
However the balance with the noodle is wonderful.
I drunk all soup though usually don't drink.
And their "Ajitsuke tamago(tasty boiled egg with soy sauce taste) is incredible.

The restaurant at a crossing Nijyo street and Takakura street.

kyoto hostel

Art in the Making, Kyoto 終わらないアトリエ

2011-04-23T04:00:00.000-07:00

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

is having an exhibition of Paul Klee ;D ;D ;D ;D

The exhibition focuses on how he made his works, since that was also the biggest interest in Klee's life as an artist. The Swiss painter recorded lots of atelier photographs and categorized many model works as "Special Class (Sonderklasse)" to keep by, to keep thinking of, and to pursue. This exhibition will give you various perspectives and constructive critiques of modern art, which has been totally chaotic since Marcel Duchump started a type of art named "ready-made".

京都国立近代美術館では、現在

『パール=クレー展：　終わらないアトリエ』を開催中！

制作プロセス、すなわち、どうやって作ったかにこだわり続けたクレーは、アトリエ写真という形で多くの記録を残した。「特別クラス（Sonderklasse)とカテゴリー分けされた作品を模範として手元に置くことで、自らの創造活動を生涯反芻・追求し続けた。マルセル=デュシャンで知られるレディー・メイド誕生以降、混沌とした芸術の諸相を考察する上で、生産的批判的視座を提供してくれる。

3月12日（土）～ 5月15日（日） March 12th - May 15th
5 min ride by rental bike (600yen) from Kyoto/Gion Hostel

Good sushi restaurant in Kyoto

2011-04-22T18:03:00.000-07:00

外国人のお客様によく寿司のおいしい場所をたずねられる。
当ホステルは市内ど真ん中で、
回転寿司のお店とかはあるのだけれど、
おいしいお寿司やさん・・・京都でおいしいお寿司やさんを見つけるのは簡単ではないです。。。
お金を出せば多少はおいしいものが食べれるだろうけど、
お手頃価格でといわれるから困ったものです。

しかし少し電車に乗ってもかまわない。
とか今日は嵐山に行きます。
という方には是非おススメしたいのが”大漁”＠桂。駅から徒歩３分です。
東向日にもあるらしいけれど私は桂のお店しか行ったことがありません。
これが旨いのしかもお手頃価格で。。

2000円あればおなか一杯おいしいお寿司が食べられます。
3000円十分おなかも膨れてお酒も飲めると思います。
口の中に入れると広がるあの新鮮なネタ・・
寿司以外にも魚料理、肉料理とありますが、全部美味しい。
週末に行くと待たなくてはいけないかもしれませんが
待つ価値あり。私は完全リピーターになっています。
カウンターで食べたい。手頃で食べたい。と言われば迷いなく大漁です。

I am asked about Sushi restaurant(except for Kaiten zushi) by foreigner.
Actually It isn't easy to find a good taste and good cost Sushi restaurant in Kyoto city.
Always need to pay expensive cost if you want to good one there.

However If you don't mind to get a train for 10min from the city centre,
I really recommend a restaurant called "Tairyo" in Katsura.
That will be great when you go to Arashiyama, because you will definitely through Katsura station.

Anyway they have totally fresh sushi and several fish meal.
The cost is amazing. If you pay around 2000yen, you will be full.
I'm a repeat customer for the restaurant.

Kyoto hostel

"La Rose de Versailles Exhibition"　『ベルサイユの薔薇』展 in Kyoto

2011-04-22T03:43:00.000-07:00

The special exhibition "La Rose de Versailles" is receiving favorable notices right on the fringe of Downtown Kyoto. The place looks like a typical Japanese elementary school but actually, it was. The renovated and remodelled prewar building now boasts the collection of 300,000 manga-related items. Kyoto International Manga Museum itself is a cultural project. It also acts as library, event hall, and research center. The place is a must for art-type visitors, especially when it's just within a walking distance from our hostel.

modern to historical, Japanese to overseas!!!

50,000 comics are open to read in the lounge space☆

ホステルから歩いても行ける京都国際マンガミュージアムでは、ご存知『ベルサイユの薔薇』の特別展が大好評です。元小学校の建物を改装してできた新感覚のミュージアムは、建築やアート好きの方には自信を持っておススメできる観光スポットです。古今東西いろんなマンガ関連のコレクションがなんと30万点！ミュージアム内では5万冊のコミックを座って自由に閲覧することもできます。

Special exhibition: "La Rose de Versailles Exhibition"　『ベルサイユの薔薇』展
March 19 - May 8, 2011 (closed on Wednesdays)　3/19（土）～5/8（日）　水曜定休日

You will be able to see how the characters struggle

to live through the French revolution in the original drawings.

迫力の原画に丁寧な解説で、フランスの革命時代を生きた

オスカルたちに込められた作者の思いがあらためて発見できるかも！！

bAKpAK Kyoto Hostel/Gion Hostel

Mibu Kyogen now on Kyoto 『壬生狂言』上演中

2011-04-21T03:55:00.000-07:00

Mibu Kyogen performance given only for 9 days
13：00-17：30, Apr 21st - Apr 29th, @ Mibu Dera Temple

4月21日～29日の9日間だけ公演される『壬生狂言』

壬生寺は新撰組で有名ですね！！

In a word, kyogen is a Japanese traditional pantomime. It's a classical comic theater which shares the origins of noh. While most noh depicts serious and pessimistic aspects of human life, kyogen focuses on the more optimistic and comical aspects.

言ってしまえば日本のパントマイム・狂言。能と由来を同じくする狂言ですが、能が悲哀あふれるシリアスな人間生活の一面を表現しているのに対して、狂言が扱うのはどちらかといえば喜劇。前向きでコミカルな一面を描き出します。

Mibu Kyogen has started as a religious mission by Engaku Shonin. The Kamakura period clergyperson tried to teach the profound ideas of Buddhism for uneducated seculars by exaggerated gestures.

壬生狂言はもともと、鎌倉時代の仏僧・円覚上人が、大げさとも言える身振り手振りで、難解な仏の教えを分かりやすく民衆に広めようとしたのが始まりと言われています。

30もある演目の中から、毎日5つだけ番組に選ばれ上演されます。

5 performances everyday!!!

Mibu Kyogen has 30 shows of various stories and they pick up 5 shows every day:

Houraku-wari（炮烙割り）:

Hundreds of unglazed pans thrown with wishes from the stage to get broken ;-O

何百枚もの素焼きの土鍋が舞台から放り投げられます。割れると願い事が叶うそう。

Tsuchigumo（土蜘蛛）:

Depicts the fight between the Heian warlord and the monstrous ghosty spider ;-O

平安時代の武将・頼光と巨大な妖怪・土蜘蛛との戦いです。土蜘蛛の招待は実は…。

Oketori(桶取):

An old guy falls in love with a 3-fingered young beauty and betrays his ugly wife x-O

3本指の若い娘に恋した老人は、長年連れ添ってきた醜妻を捨て、嫉妬に駆られた妻は…。

etc., etc., etc..........

Student discounts (-30%) until Apr 30th; Rental bike = 600yen♪
bAKpAK Kyoto Hostel/Gion Hostel

かもがわカフェ　kamogawa cafe

2011-04-20T18:42:00.000-07:00

今日の京都は久しぶりにいいお天気です。
今週は雨が多く気温も下がり、
せっかく今日は晴れたのに明日からはまた下り坂だそうです。
貴重な晴れの日を満喫したいですね。
散歩して鴨川くだって荒神橋まで行ってかもがわカフェでコーヒーを飲む・・
この間初めて行きましたが、コーヒーがすごく美味しいです。
空間がうまく使われていて、とてもリラックスできます。
1階はギャラリーで２階がカフェで、カフェにロフトのようなものがあって
そこは一人のお客さん限定だそうです。
今度は一人で行ってロフトで一杯頂きたいです。

It's nice day today:) should take a walk down Kamogawa.
I recommend a cafe called "Kamogawa cafe" where is around "Koujinbashi".
Their coffee is so tasty and the atmosphere is good. could be relaxed.
On the ground floor of the building has a gallery and 2nd floor is the cafe.
Also the cafe has like a loft where a space for alone customer.
I want to try there next time. should be great.
Enjoy the sunny day:)

kyoto hostel

Kyoto Club METROが熱い♪

2011-04-20T02:21:00.000-07:00

Located in the metro station for 20 years,

Club Metro is a friendly hide-out of local music lovers

and a meeting point of world travelers ;D ;D ;D ;D

↓↓↓Here are the weekend's line-ups↓↓↓

22nd Fri "Diamonds Are Forever" -the most popular house & disco drag queen party

京都人や外国人にも大人気の女装イベントですよ！ハウス＆ディスコの実力は本物！！

23rd Sat "Post or Dry?" -the April revolution of electronic music

電子音楽の四月革命！世界的な日本人アーティストの高解像な音が夜を揺さぶる！

24th Sun "The Night of No Signal" -the release party of greatest individual bands

あらゆるジャンルの多様な音楽融合イベント。実力派のバンドが集います。

その歴史20年、京都の音楽シーンと言ったら

やっぱりメトロ！！！

今週も面白イベントが続々目白押し！！！

バックパック京都ホステルは割引チケットも手配しますよ！！

Get Discount Tickets @ bAKpAK Kyoto Hostel/Gion Hostel

!!!!!!!C'mon out and Chill out together!!!!!!!

2011-04-19T18:18:00.000-07:00

Did you see cherry blossom?

and eat rice cake with bean paste wrapped in a preserved cherry leaf called "Sakuramochi"?

Not yet? oh... should try it. The color is beautiful pink and the smell is unique.

The taste is amazing. You can eat just around April.

I recommend one shop of Japanese sweets.

I went to Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art recently.

As was a good day, took a walk beside of a stream near by there and found it.

The factory of "Gion Manjyu". You can buy at the entrance of factory. There were queue. They have several Japanese sweets of the season.

As "Gion Manjyu"shop is next to "Minamiza", can also buy there too.

Personalｌy with tea of Ippodo(An old tea company in Kyoto) is wonderful combination.

この間京都市近代美術館へ行った。

いつもはそこから仁王門通りか神宮通りを通って

三条に向かうのだけれど

その時は晴れていて近くを流れる小川沿いがきれいだったので

小川をくだることにした。

そしたら行列のある小さなお店を見つけた。

”祇園饅頭”工場。

お店は南座の横にもあるのだけれど

こちらでは工場の入り口で饅頭が売られている。

桜はもうほとんど散ってしまったけれど

春なので一度は桜餅を食べなければ。

5月の子供の節句も近づいているので柏餅も置いてあった。

おはぎも何種類かあって、にっき餅もおいしそうだった。

帰って一保堂のお茶と食すおはぎと桜餅。

京都の春万歳。

Kyotohostel

Monthly Flea Markets in Kyoto

2011-04-19T03:13:00.000-07:00

毎月21日、25日といえば、フリーマーケット(蚤の市）♫

五重塔（国宝）で有名な東寺!!

学問の神様・菅原道真の祀られる北野天満宮!!

これは見逃せません。

京都ならではのユニークな品々が驚きの価格で並びます！

4月21日（木）東寺の弘法市　骨董や古着のほか、ユニークなオリジナル商品♫

4月25日（月）北野天満宮の天神さん　植木、骨董、古着に格安着物♬

Every month the same date!

Kyoto's FLEA MARKETS ;D

Apr 21st "Kobo-ichi @ To-ji Temple"

Apr 25th "Tenjin-san @ Kitano Tenmangu Shrine"

Ceramics, flowerpots, kimono, yukata, foods, etc...

Unique antiques and original clothes at unbelievable prices!

Rental Cycle 600 yen/day, bus stop & train station just nearby
Stay with us at bAKpAK KYOTO HOSTEL/GION HOSTEL

京都のおいしいもの　Kyoto Ramen

2011-04-18T18:34:00.000-07:00

お手軽に京都のものを食べたいと言われると少し困る。。
豆腐？京料理？おばんざい？
どれも少し敷居の高い感じがするものばかりかもしれない。

でも最近は京町家スタイルのカフェや
京野菜を使っているお店も沢山増えてきているので
御幸町あたりをぶらぶらして見つけるのも楽しいと思う。

京都は目的地なしにぶらぶらして小さなお店を見つけるのが楽しい町だ。

そして見つけて試してほしいのが京都のらーめん。
横浜と東京に住んでいたときに京都に帰ってきたら食べたかったのが京都のらーめんだった。

○竹。丸太町をちょっと下がったところ。
バーナーで焼き豚を焼いてはります。

細すぎず太すぎない麺と濃すぎないスープ、とろり焼き豚がうまい。
いっぺん見つけて食べてみてください。

"What is Kyoto meal with good cost?"
That is difficult question for me. because,typical Kyoto style meal is often a bit expensive.
However I want to recommend "Kyoto Ramen".

There are lots of Ramen restaurant in Kyoto.
You can find anywhere. Kyoto is an enjoyable city to find a small good shop or restaurant by a chance.

One oh my favorite Ramen restaurant is "Marutake".
The place is south of Imperial palace. Find it:)

Kyoto hostel

5月の京都は葵祭！

2011-04-15T01:55:00.000-07:00

皆さん京都の三大祭をご存知ですか？

7月の祇園祭、10月の時代祭に並んで有名なのが

5月の葵祭です！！！

見どころはもちろん15日の祭儀。東山や北山の峰々に囲まれた京都の街を、平安貴族そのままの王朝行列が堂々闊歩。総勢500余名、馬36頭、牛4頭、牛車2台、輿1台が京都御所を出発。下鴨神社、さらには上賀茂神社を目指す姿は圧巻です。京都市中、8キロにもおよぶ道のりを毎年三万を超える見物客たちが見守ります。到着の際、上下両社で行われる社頭の儀では、勅使が御祭文を奏上。御幣物、平安調を偲ばせるあずまあそび（舞人の舞）、神馬の引き回しも奉納されます。

京都に来ておいてこれは見逃せませんね！！！

しかし京都の葵祭は

これだけではありません！！！

↓↓↓↓要CEHCK↓↓↓↓

5/3（火）流鏑馬神事（下鴨神社）　葵祭の前儀として糺の森で行われる流鏑馬は有名

5/4（水）古武道奉納（下鴨神社）　薙刀、剣術、柔術等の日本古来より伝わる武道を奉納

5/5（木）くらべ馬会神事(上賀茂神社）平安時代当時の競馬が披露されます

5/5（木）武射神事（下鴨神社）　流鏑馬に代わって地上から安全祈願の弓矢が放たれます

5/12（木）御陰祭（下鴨神社）　王朝行列が祭神を迎えに行きます。東遊に神馬の神事。

5/15（日）葵祭（京都御所→下鴨神社→上賀茂神社）　京都の三大祭り・葵祭の本祭です！

電車・地下鉄・バスに格安レンタルサイクル！

葵祭にはbAKpAK Kyoto Hostel/bAKpAK Gion Hostel(＾＾)/~

Geisha performances and coming Aoi Festival!

2011-04-14T00:04:00.000-07:00

“Traditional Geisha Performance in spring, Kyoto”

Apr 1st - Apr 30th MIYAKO ODORI 3min walk from the hostel

May 1st - May 24th KAMOGAWA ODORI 10 min walk from the hostel

“Light Up Event in spring, Kyoto”

Sunset - 9:30 PM until Early May "Kodai-ji Zen Temple" 15 min walk from the hostel

“Aoi Matsuti (One of 3 biggest Festival in Kyoto)”

This is the annual festival of Shimogamo - jinja Shrine and Kamigamo - jinja Shrine. Its actual name is Kamo Festival. Along with the Gion Festival and the Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Ages), it is one of the three big festivals in Kyoto. Featured is a gorgeous parade in the style of the ancient Heian Court. Everything in the parade is adorned with the hollyhock leaf crest, also called "aoi" _ thus the name of the festival. The parade leaves the Kyoto Imperial Palace at 10:30 in the morning. The 700-meter-long parade passes Shimogamo - jinja Shrine and heads for Kamigamo - jinja Shrine Shrine.

↓↓↓Ｒelated Events↓↓↓

★May 3rd Yabusame Shinji @ Shimogamo Shrine

(Traditional Japanese mounted archery in the mysterious forest of Kedashi)

★May 4th Kobudo Hono @ Shimogamo Shrine

(Performance of traditional Japanese martial arts ex. Naginata, Kendo, Jujutsu, etc.)

★May 5th Kamokurabe Uma @ Kamikamo Shrine

(Traditional Japanese horse racing)

★May 5th Busha Shinji @ Shimogamo Shrine

(Heian stlyle ground archery)

★May 12th Mikage Matsuri @ Shimogamo Shrine

(Heian style march and shrine rituals)

★May 15th Aoi Matsuri from Shimogamo Shrine to KamikamoShrine

(Main march in Heian costumes, one of 3 biggest Festival in Kyoto!!!)

Come stay with us and check them out ;)

bAKpAK Kyoto Hostel/bAKpAK Gion Hostel

One day Hamami

2011-04-13T23:42:00.000-07:00

GANBARO NIPPON

2011-04-12T06:25:00.000-07:00

Nationalism

2011-04-12T04:34:00.001-07:00

Bob Marley Get Up Stand Up

2011-04-12T04:33:00.000-07:00

4.10.2011 Hanami Party

2011-04-12T03:45:00.000-07:00

It was cool! Thank you for Rei and Kohei !

HANAMI SEASON Right NOW / Maiko featuring Antonio Inoki

2011-04-08T23:16:00.000-07:00

Twitter @bAKpAKU5

2011-04-08T01:16:00.000-07:00

ツイッター作りました。 @bAKpAKU5
京都の情報をつぶやいていきます。
よろしくお願いします。

New account by @bAKpAKU5
live information coming soon!
My best regards,

For students special discount rate -30% off at Kyoto Gion Hostel until 30th April!!

2011-04-05T00:48:00.000-07:00

Are YOU a student ? Grab This opportunity nOW !!!

Students special discount rate -30%off Kyoto Hostel

BOOK NOW

8bed dormitory 2500yen →　1750yen

4bed dormitory 3300yen →　2310yen

Single room with private bathroom 3700yen →　2590yen

Twin or Double room with private bathroom 6700yen →　4690yen

Triple room with private bathroom 10500yen →　7350yen

Please tell it to the reception at the check-in.
We will make it by special rates.
You will just need your student ID please.

We are looking forward to seeing you :)

４月末まで学生さん割引を実施中です。

8bed dormitory 2500yen →　1750yen

4bed dormitory 3300yen →　2310yen

Single room with private bathroom 3700yen →　2590yen

Twin or Double room with private bathroom 6700yen →　4690yen

Triple room with private bathroom 10500yen →　7350yen

チェックインの際にフロントにお伝えください。
学生証をお見せいただければ上記料金でご案内いたします。
みなさまのご来店をお待ちしております。

Kyoto Gion Hostel

KYOTO NOW

2011-04-04T01:42:00.000-07:00

We are One

2011-04-04T01:24:00.000-07:00

私たちはみなさんと共にいます。"You'll Never Walk Alone"

みんなで乗り越えよう！！
NEVER WORRY!!

被災者支援

2011-04-02T22:46:00.000-07:00

バックパックホステルでは今回の震災でやむなく移住を検討されているお客様に関してお役に立ちたいと思っています。

東京、京都、ならびに関西地区での場合には私たちのゲストハウスをご利用ください。

宿泊時期、宿泊料金に関してご相談相手になる事が出来れば幸いです。

みんなでこの時期を乗り越えましょう！

相談窓口担当：西岡（ご相談の際には西岡とお伝えください）

TEL:075-525-3143

被災者支援！！！

2011-04-02T02:35:00.000-07:00

被災者支援！！！

東京ホステルでは被災地域からのお客様に対し、特別料金でご案内致しております。

一部屋（トイレ、バス付）4000円

相部屋（トイレ、バス付）1500円

キッチン、ラウンジ、インターネットは無料。

お気軽にご相談下さい。

詳細につきましては、こちらまでお電話下さい！

Phone: 03-3875-3264 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 03-3875-3264 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Email: frontdesk@tokyohostels.com

最寄り駅：日比谷線三ノ輪駅

東京都台東区竜泉３－１２－５

We support Japan the economic revitalization rebuilding!

2011-03-31T02:16:00.000-07:00

復興目指して経済活性化を応援します！

Book your bed and send a donation to the victims of the Japan Earthquake

Super Discount March 31th- April 30th 2011 at Tokyo hostel and Kyoto Hostel.

東京ホステル、京都ホステルでは4月末まで割引、特典を行っています。

Don't miss it! Book Now
よろしくおねがいします。

TOKYO HOSTEL Super Discount

KYOTO HOSTEL　ALL ROOM 10% off + 1day free bicycle

Super Discount March 30th- April 30th 2011 @ Tokyo Hostel

2011-03-30T05:30:00.000-07:00

Super Discount March 30th- April 30th 2011

Save Money on your trip in Japan

Stay @ Tokyo Hostel & get a Discount!

10bed dormitory ~~2100yen~~ →　1700yen
6bed dormitory ~~3000yen~~ →　2200yen
4bed dormitory ~~3500yen~~ →　2500yen

Single room with private bathroom ~~6500yen~~ →　4500yen
Twin or Double room with private bathroom ~~8000yen~~ →　6000yen
Triple room with private bathroom ~~10500yen~~ →　7500yen

Don't miss this Chance!!! Book Now

PRAAAYYYY!!!!" ERONE ~Pray For Japan~

2011-03-26T05:17:00.000-07:00

この度の震災で被害にあわれてしまったみなさまへ心よりお見舞い申しあげます。
寒い日が続いてしまいますがお体にはお気をつけください。

そして少しでもよい一日になるように祈っております。　
京都祇園ホステルスタッフ一同

Thanx to all contacted us.  

We trust Japan will recover from these damages very soon!!

Minasama Arigatou Gozaimasu. Love.

bAKpAK Kyoto Gion Hostel

東北地方太平洋沖地震/Earthquake Japan

2011-03-18T21:32:00.000-07:00

この度の東北地方太平洋沖地震により被災された方々に心よりお見舞い申し上げます。
そしてお亡くなりになられた方々へ深くお悔やみを申し上げます。

今日以上の悪い事は起こらない。今日よりも明日。

京都ホステルでは、東北地方太平洋沖地震により被災された方々皆様へ館内の1階の共有スペースを24時間無料提供致します。
ソファしかありませんが、シャワー、コーヒー、インターネット、Wifiがございます。
受付時間は午前9時から午後8時です。

京都での滞在を検討されている方がいらっしゃいましたら、ぜひご活用ください。
みなさま方のご健康とご回復を心からお祈り申し上げます。

We are very sorry to hear your sad news and please accept our heartfelt sympathy.

We hope everything is alright there. We wish we could be by your side to help you out.
We are wishing you and your family the best and hope that you get well soon.

At the Kyoto hostel, Free-offer-do the lounge space of the first floor 24 hours.
There are a shower, coffee and tea, Internet, Wifi. The check in time will be from 9:00 a.m. in 8:00 p.m.
We will know that you are fine and well when you come to Kyoto!

We are praying for your smile and recovery.

bAKpak Kyoto Gion Hostel

Earthquake updates for foreigners in Japan

2011-03-12T01:24:00.001-08:00

Earthquake updates for foreigners in Japan(facebook)

Contacting bAkpAK Hostels Japan by Skype

2011-03-11T18:56:00.000-08:00

If you are trying to contact any of our bAkpAk hostels by phone and the line is not working. You can get us on Skype by clicking any of the hostel bottoms below.

Tokyo Hostel

Kyoto Hostel

Japan Earthquake-Its devastating but tokyo and kyoto are fine and everything is normal

2011-03-11T05:58:00.000-08:00

Japan was hit with Earthquake on friday march 11 ,2011
Its devastating but tokyo and kyoto are fine and everything is normal
There has been some flight and train cancellation but generally everything is normal.
The bakpak hostels in tokyo and kyoto are all doing well and the guest are also having fun after the trumatized earthquake this afternoon.
If you had your flight or train cancell please notify us in time to avoid cancellation charges .
We know what it feels like and our heart goes out to all Japanese people and those visiting and travelling Japan that are stuck due the Quakes.

Get a Discount Price!!

2011-03-09T02:26:00.000-08:00

Price Down! From 8 March - 19 March-2011☆

Stay @ Tokyo Hostel & get a Discount!

10bed dormitory ~~2100yen~~ →　2000yen
6bed dormitory ~~3000yen~~ →　2200yen
4bed dormitory ~~3500yen~~ →　2500yen

Single room with private bathroom ~~6500yen~~ →　4000yen
Twin or Double room with private bathroom ~~8000yen~~ →　6000yen
Triple room with private bathroom ~~10500yen~~ →　7500yen

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Contact @ 03-3875-3264

Kyoto Higashiyama Hanatouro 2011

2011-03-08T01:19:00.000-08:00

Y'know where we're located?!

Kyoto Higashiyama Hanatouro 2011

2500 lanterns lit on stone-flagged streets

Shrines and temples illuminated in the nights

Ikebana promenades and contemporary exhibits

Displays and performances by local art univ students

Trad music by local kids, bamboo lanterns placed on serene streams...

http://www.hanatouro.jp/e/higashiyama/index.html

♫Check it out and let's hang out together♬

bAkpAk Kyoto/Gion Hostel is just in the area

All in walking distances ;D

京都＊東山花灯路　＊　3/12-21

2011-03-07T03:59:00.000-08:00

みなさま！　こんにちわ。　いかがお過ごしでしょうか？

いよいよ、３月12日から２１日まで　（１８：００－２１：３０）東山花灯路が始まります。

最寄の徒歩可能圏内では、高台寺、清水寺、八坂神社。

四月からは都おどり、京おどり！も始まります！

都の春をbAKpAK Kyoto Gion Hostelsで楽しみませんか！？

ホステルでは、いろいろなイベントを毎週水曜日に行っています！
新しい外国人の友達が出来る事間違いなし !wow!!
京都は東山区、京阪祇園四条駅から２番出口から徒歩２分です。

スタッフ一同,ご来店心よりお待ちしております。

ありがとうございます。

bakpak Kyoto Gion Hostels Plan for March and April

2011-03-05T21:24:00.000-08:00

16/3(wed) MOVIE NIGHT 'Basquiat'

23/3 (wed)MOVIE NIGHT 'MAN ON WIRE'

30/3 (wed)THE HANAMI 18:00～

6/04 (wed)THE HANAMI RELOADED　18:00～

13/04(wed)MOVIE NIGHT 'LA MARCHE DE L'EMPEREUR'

20/04(wed)MOVIE NIGHT 'THE CATS OF MIRIKITANI'

27/04(wed) KARAOKE NIGHT ! wow

bAKpAK Japan Hostels - "Where people meet to explore and enjoy the rich culture of Japan "

Thank you all our friends!

Cherry Blossom Forecast 2011

2011-02-28T04:42:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-26T22:54:00.000-08:00

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!

2011-02-25T03:32:00.000-08:00

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

WoW

2011-02-21T19:38:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-20T01:45:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-13T02:23:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-09T18:54:00.000-08:00

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:)

Kyoto hostel

Save Money on your trip in Japan -Tokyo discount hostels

2011-02-09T04:27:00.000-08:00

Super Discount March 30th- April 30th 2011

Save Money on your trip in Japan

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Setsubun Festival @ Yoshida shrine in kyoto

2011-01-18T23:19:00.000-08:00

It's freezing recently... but

Spring is coming soon!:)

3rd of February is Setsubun, called the beginning of spring and New Year's eve according to the lunar calendar. There are some festival around the days. It is a Japanese custom at Setsubun to scatter roasted soybeans while saying “Fukuwauchi, Oniwasoto” which means “Hapiness come in! Demons go out!” And then we eat the roasted soybeans, the same number as our age so we will not suffer from any illness during the year:)

There are several festivals around the days.

Let's go to see traditional festivals!

Yoshida shrine (10min from Demachiyanagi station) 2nd/Feb-4th/Feb

You should see Karo Festival on 3rd. Karo means “the place where you can make a fire.” The bonfire consists of piled timber, 5 meters in height.

Yasaka shrine (5min from Gion Shijyo station) 2nd/Feb-3rd/Feb

You can see dancing MAIKO:) and the ceremony of throwing beans!

Have a good fun:)

Kyoto hostel

BIG PRICE DOWN! FROM Jan 11th- Jan 16th 2011 STAY @ TOKYO HOSTEL

2011-01-10T18:18:00.000-08:00

Stay @ Tokyo Hostel & get a Discount!

10bed dormitory ~~2100yen~~ →　1700yen
6bed dormitory ~~3000yen~~ →　2000yen
4bed dormitory ~~3500yen~~ →　2200yen

Single room with private bathroom ~~6500yen~~ →　4000yen
Twin or Double room with private bathroom ~~8000yen~~ →　5000yen
Triple room with private bathroom ~~10500yen~~ →　6600yen

Don't miss this Chance!!!

Ringing in 2011, Kyoto!!

2011-01-01T04:08:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year 2011 from Kyoto Hostel!!

あけましておめでとう!!

Let us thank you again for such an eventful year!!

More characters, more nationalities, more languages...

We will be happy again to welcome scattered buddies in one place!!

Kyoto Hostel is now hearing new year bells wishing you a luckiest 2011.

Reverberant sounds blending together in the quaint intermountain bowl...

↓↓☆Hatsumode Fun(New Year Visits to Shrines)★↓↓

Yasaka Shrine (5 min walk), Jishu Shrine (for love wish!),

Heian Shrine (night time lanterns),

Fushimiinari Shrine (thousands of shrine gates),

Kitanotenmangu Shrine (for your study!), etc., etc.,…

↓↓♪Don't miss today's groovy sounds also♪↓↓

Club Metro (5 min metro), Sam and Dave (10 min walk),

Club World (5 min walk), Rub a Dub (10min walk),

Urban Guild (10 min walk), etc., etc., …

Happy New Year 2011 from Kyoto Hostel :)

Happy Christmas! from KYOTO!!

2010-12-22T19:10:00.000-08:00

HAPPY CHRISTMAS !!

So this is Christmas
And what have you done...?

Did you have a good year?

Yes?No?

In any case, Enjoy your 2010 more before a new year just begin!

Let's go to see the night of Christmas in Kyoto and meet people!

Hope you guys have one of the most greatest time in this year.

♪★☆★Here's some fun on Christmas , Dec 25th★☆★♪

“JAZZTRONICA!! x'mas in KYOTO”（NU JAZZ,CROSSOVER,HOUSE)
10pm～deep night ￥2,500 inc. 1drink
＠CLUB METRO 5min subway from

KYOTO HOSTEL

“House Beat” (house♪)
10pm～deep night DOOR ￥2,500 inc. 1drink
＠CLUB WORLD 5min walk from

KYOTO HOSTEL

“STAFF NIGHT” (all mix party music♪)
8pm～5am MEN ￥2,000/w 2drink WOMEN ￥1,000/w 1drink
＠SAM & DAVE 10min walk from

KYOTO HOSTEL

!!

FOREIGN DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM KYOTO HOSTEL!!!!

Happy Christmas again! :D

Merry Christmas from KYOTO GION HOSTEL♪

2010-12-21T03:21:00.000-08:00

Big THX from Kyoto Hostel for all of your supports!!

Great individualities from all over the world
again set the mood of us this year!!

Don't cap the appreciated 2010 yet, though!!

The worldwide beloved traveler "Santa Claus"
has yet to visit here the ancient capital of Kyoto!!

♪★☆★Here's some fun on Christmas Eve, Dec 24th★☆★♪

“Reggae X'mas”（reggae&christmas♪)
10pm～deep night ￥2,000 inc. 1drink
＠CLUB METRO 5min subway from Kyoto Hostel!!

“WORLD X'mas Party01 ASOBINITE!!!” (house＆electro♪)
10pm～deep night DOOR ￥3,500　ADV ￥3,000 Couple/Lady pair ￥5,000
＠CLUB WORLD 5min walk from Kyoto Hostel!!

“NO ONE” (hip hop/reggae♪)
8pm～5am MEN ￥2,000/w 1drink WOMEN ￥1,000/w 1drink
＠SAM & DAVE 10min walk from Kyoto Hostel!!

FOREIGN DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM KYOTO HOSTEL!!!!

Ride on the reindeer sleigh ;)

Free Photography Walk in KYOTO ;)

2010-12-18T00:58:00.000-08:00

Stay at Kyoto Hostel and Join the photo walk!!

The professional photographer Micah Gampel,

living in Kyoto for 20 years,

will take you to the ancient zen-temple Tofuku-ji

and the mysterious shintō shrine Fushimi Inari :D

3 hour easy exploration plus photo lesson

by the well-informed photographer!!

http://www.micahgampel.com/

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Tour fee: Free!! (Train to the temple; 320 yen; Admission: 400yen)

Meet: 10am @ Keihan Gion-Shijo Station (1 min walk from Kyoto Hostel)

Route: Tofuku-ji ⇒ Fushimi Inari ⇒ Nishiki Foodmarket in Downtown, Kyoto♪

Every Tuesday 10am～1pm, +81-8014459078

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Get your camera!! Your impressions to be photographed!!!!!

Kyoto Hostel/Gion Hostel

Winter Special Discounts vol.2!!!

2010-12-09T00:21:00.000-08:00

Stay @ Kyoto/Gion Hostel with special discounts↓↓

Further 10% discounts for guests from bAkpAk Tokyo Hostel!!!
Get a discount card from Tokyo Hostel staff :)

8-bed dormitory ~~2500yen~~ →　2000yen → 1800yen!!
4-bed dormitory ~~3000yen~~ →　2500yen → 2250yen!!

Single room → 4000yen →　3600yen!!
Double room →　6300yen → 5670yen!!　
Twin room → 6700yen　→ 6030yen!!

Triple private room ~~8100yen~~ → 7500yen　→ 6750yen!!

Don't miss the chance :)

KYOTO HOSTEL

Winter Special Discounts!!

2010-12-07T23:54:00.000-08:00

Stay @ Kyoto/Gion Hostel with special discounts↓↓

8-bed dormitory ~~2500yen~~ →　2000yen
4-bed dormitory ~~3000yen~~ →　2500yen

Single room → 4000yen
Double room →　6300yen
Twin room → 6700yen

Triple private room ~~8100yen~~ → 7500yen

Don't miss the chance :)

KYOTO HOSTEL

Price Down!

2010-12-05T22:52:00.000-08:00

Stay @ Tokyo Hostel & get a Discount!

10bed dormitory ~~2100yen~~ →　1800yen
6bed dormitory ~~3000yen~~ →　2200yen
4bed dormitory ~~3500yen~~ →　2500yen

Single room with private bathroom ~~6500yen~~ →　4000yen
Twin or Double room with private bathroom ~~8000yen~~ →　6000yen
Triple room with private bathroom ~~10500yen~~ →　7500yen

Don't miss this Chance!!!

autum leaves

2010-12-04T23:09:00.001-08:00

Soo pretty. Love this season. Dont miss it!

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PARTY KYOTO!!

2010-12-01T00:15:00.000-08:00

BIG PARTY IS COMING FOR INT' STUDENTS IN KYOTO♪

Now step out and get to meet other international students as well as Japanese students from various universities in Kansai☆

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

DATE:3/DEC(FRI)

TIME :17:00-5:00

CHARGE:MEN ￥2,000 (WITH/1 DRINK)

LADIES ￥1,500 (WITH/1 DRINK)

PLACE: SAM&DAVE (KYOTO)

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

ONLY 10 MIN WALK FROM

Kyoto Hostel

Natita Aiport Budget Shuttle bus to Downtown tokyo

2010-11-30T06:49:00.000-08:00

Airport shuttle bus to (asakusa,ueno)Downtown tokyo

Are you wondering whether to jump on the train or feel like seeing the surburbs from the narita airport to down town tokyo city .I got some good information and good news for those travelling to tokyo .
Yes believe it or not there is new budget shuttle service in town from narita airport ueno and asakusa areas.
Just hop an budget shuttle bus from narita airport to ueno and asakusa areas making it accessible to the tokyo hostels

BOOK YOUR SEAT NOW

Japan Backpackers Holiday deals at the tokyo hostel

2010-11-26T10:39:00.000-08:00

   Enjoy Great Discount and Savings
   On your vacation in japan
   Stay With Us

Otori Festa Party Part 2 !!

2010-11-18T02:24:00.000-08:00

We will have a second Otori Festa Party on this coming Friday!
Everybody is Welcome!
Please come and join us!

Amazake & Curry Party!

Date: Nov 19th
Time: 4pm-9pm
Place: 1st floor Lounge @Tokyo Hostel
Price:100yen-500yen

KYOTO 2 Temples night-time light-up 2 KYOTO

2010-11-17T23:48:00.000-08:00

THE NIGHT SPOT.COM

Tofuku-ji till DEC 5 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (500 yen).
Chion-in Temple till NOV 28 from 5:30 to 9:00 (800 yen).
Eikando Temple till NOV 30 from 5:30 to 9:00 (600 yen).
Kodai-ji goes till DEC 5 and it starts after sunset and closes at 9:30 (600 yen)
Kiyomizudera Temple till DEC 12 and starts the latest from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30.
Daikaku-ji in Arashiyama till DEC 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (500 yen).

MORE INFO, PLEASE CONTACT US ^^

Tokyo 101- 5 Places to visit in tokyo

2010-11-14T21:17:00.000-08:00

Tokyo is one of the biggest metropolis in the world with tons of places to see and navigate around the capital of japan . In our blog today we will select 5 must see places in tokyo which will offer a great view of some of the magnificent landmarks in tokyo .

Our list of the 5 must see places are as follows

1: Asakusa  Tourist mecca in tokyo home of the sensoji temple ,Kaminarimon Gate and the nakamise shopping street great for souvenirs

2: Ryogoku Sumo arena and city in tokyo .Sumo is a Japanese wrestling and Japan's national sport. It originated in ancient times as religious performances to the Shinto gods. Its held 3- 6 times annually.

3: Ueno  This is one of the old setlements with old fashioned open market in tokyo called ameyoko and has the ueno zoo

4 : Akihabara - The electricy city - Its a city full of electronics and computer stuff .

5 : Shibuya & Harajuku    dominated with teenage Japanese and fashion hub in tokyo

bakpak Tokyo hostel Special Price for Dorms Nov 8 - 11, 2010

2010-11-08T05:31:00.000-08:00

Discount & Special Price for 4 Bed Dorm @ tokyo hostel

Valid From November 8th - 11th 2010 - Book Now

Limited spaces book now !

4 Bed Dorm

¥~~2500~~ - ¥2200

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International Art Event, Design Festa vol.32 in Tokyo

2010-11-05T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hi pals are you an art fun and in tokyo between Nov 6 (sat) & 7(sun), 2010
Or wondering what to do tommorrow the 6th Nov 2010 .
I got some nice recommedation for those in tokyo why not try the Design Festa vol.32 in Tokyo
from 11:00 - 19:00 Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 1, 2, 3, 4, Atrium & Outdoor
This is one of great art events in tokyo and odaiba too a place to relax .
Enjoy the ocean breeze the nice environment . Click on designfesta for more information .
You can also contact the front desk at the tokyo hostel for assistance on how to get there

2010 halloween night at bakpak kyoto hostel

2010-11-04T00:32:00.000-07:00

Tori-no-Ichi fair + Cafeteria BBQ & Party

2010-11-03T05:50:00.000-07:00

Tori-no-Ichi festival with a BBQ party

All you can eat for ￥500

Join the party

Menu

Yakisoba, Kebab, chicken bbq

plus free drinks

TOKYO JIDAI MATSURI 2010 IN PICTURES

2010-11-03T00:52:00.000-07:00

TOKYO JIDAI MATSURI is COMING SOON!

2010-11-01T23:42:00.000-07:00

☆☆　TOKYO JIDAI MATSURI(FESTIVAL)　☆☆

DATE: 11/3/2010
TIME:12pm-4pm
Place: Asakusa Sensouji Shrine to the gate area

Tokyo Jidai Matsuri is a festival commemorating the history of Tokyo and Edo culture.
It is held on November 3rd(Cultural DAy) every year.

Volunteers dress in period clothes and parade around Asakusa.
The festival is about 10-15 minutes walk from the bakpka tokyo hostel
There are many spectators along the streets.

For more information ask the staff at the tokyo hostel or visit asakusa tourist information centre orASAKUSA JIDAI MATSURI website (English)

30TH+31ST/OCT! HALLOWEEN NIGHTS@:5F LOUNGE (KYOTO HOSTEL)

2010-10-27T22:54:00.000-07:00

HALLOWEEN PARTY VO.1

*30/OCT

*9:00PM～5am:00AM

*@:5F LOUNGE (KYOTO HOSTEL)

*￥500

★★★FREE FOOD★★★
*BYO

HALLOWEEN PARTY VO.2

*31/OCT

*9:00PM～5:00AM

*@:5F LOUNGE (KYOTO HOSTEL)

*￥500

★★★FREE FOOD★★★

*BYO

COME TO KYOTO TO ENJOY THE NIGHTS!!

bakpak japan hostels blog for travellers visiting japan

Yasaka Shrine FEB.2 - 3

flat land * sk8ter only

07/01/12

Japanese Maiko and Geiko opening ceremony in Kyoto.

Meet up : 07/01/12 @ frontdesk

Time : 10:00

FREE :D

Lets go together !

Ｍｅｒｒｙ Ｃhristmas., bAKPAK Hostel

Christmas BBQ @ 25th/DEC

ＤＲＩＮＫ

Arashiyama light up !

Kurama Bonfire Festival

Kurama Bonfire Festival DATE : 22nd October departure time: 8:00pm at the bakpak Gion hostel PLACE / KURAMA (get back to hostel 1am) PARTY ! DRINK! contact →frontdesk@kyotohostel.net

THE BAKPAK ONSEN (hot spring) NIGHT

KYOTO TRAVEL TAKAO

CHILL OUT

GOOD SENTOU in kyoto

Gokoyu: 五香湯

Address: 590-12黒門通五条上る柿本町, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto PrefectureTelephone: 075-841-7321Nearest train station: Tambaguchi Station

Price : 410yen

we recommed !

Day trip to Takamatu →Kouchi from Kyoto

endaka doruyasu time sales Gion bakpak Kyoto

where are we ?

SUMMER 2011 part 1

LONG STAY DISCOUT @ TOKYO HOSTEL

Lets volunteer !

GION MATURI 16.17th of JULY

CRAZY NIGHT BBQ PARTY BAKPAKJAPANHOSTEL

HAPPY GUEST HAPPY SMILE

Sun 29th May, *3:45 am 8ch, UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL. *

Festival@ June 1st God of water

Kibune Shrine Festival@ June 1st

Aoi Festival starting with horse racing! 葵祭のスタートは競馬!?

おいしい京都のお茶 great tea in kyoto

０１０１KYOTO OPEN！京都マルイ堂々オープン！

旅行中に野菜が食べたい。 I want to vegetables during a travel.

Kansai International Students Party!

Tsukemen restaurant in Kyoto

宝泉院『春の夜灯り』 Hosen-in Lit Up

京都のらーめん Ra-men in kyoto

Art in the Making, Kyoto 終わらないアトリエ

Good sushi restaurant in Kyoto

"La Rose de Versailles Exhibition" 『ベルサイユの薔薇』展 in Kyoto

Mibu Kyogen now on Kyoto 『壬生狂言』上演中

かもがわカフェ kamogawa cafe

Kyoto Club METROが熱い♪

Monthly Flea Markets in Kyoto

京都のおいしいもの Kyoto Ramen

5月の京都は葵祭！

Geisha performances and coming Aoi Festival!

One day Hamami

GANBARO NIPPON

Nationalism

Bob Marley Get Up Stand Up

4.10.2011 Hanami Party

HANAMI SEASON Right NOW / Maiko featuring Antonio Inoki

Twitter @bAKpAKU5

For students special discount rate -30% off at Kyoto Gion Hostel until 30th April!!

KYOTO NOW

We are One

被災者支援

被災者支援！！！

We support Japan the economic revitalization rebuilding!

復興目指して経済活性化を応援します！

Super Discount March 30th- April 30th 2011 @ Tokyo Hostel

Save Money on your trip in Japan

PRAAAYYYY!!!!" ERONE ~Pray For Japan~

東北地方太平洋沖地震/Earthquake Japan

Earthquake updates for foreigners in Japan

Contacting bAkpAK Hostels Japan by Skype

Japan Earthquake-Its devastating but tokyo and kyoto are fine and everything is normal

Get a Discount Price!!

Price Down! From 8 March - 19 March-2011☆

Kyoto Higashiyama Hanatouro 2011

京都＊東山花灯路 ＊ 3/12-21

bakpak Kyoto Gion Hostels Plan for March and April

Cherry Blossom Forecast 2011

Ｍｅｒｒｙ　Ｃhristmas., bAKPAK Hostel

Kurama Bonfire Festival
DATE : 22nd October
departure time: 8:00pm at the bakpak Gion hostel
PLACE / KURAMA (get back to hostel 1am)
PARTY ! DRINK!
contact →frontdesk@kyotohostel.net

Address: 590-12黒門通五条上る柿本町, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Telephone: 075-841-7321
Nearest train station: Tambaguchi Station

Day trip　to Takamatu →Kouchi from Kyoto

Sun 29th May, 3:45 am 8ch, UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL.

Festival@ June 1st　God of water

おいしい京都のお茶　great tea in kyoto

旅行中に野菜が食べたい。　I want to vegetables during a travel.

京都のらーめん　Ra-men in kyoto

"La Rose de Versailles Exhibition"　『ベルサイユの薔薇』展 in Kyoto

かもがわカフェ　kamogawa cafe

京都のおいしいもの　Kyoto Ramen

京都＊東山花灯路　＊　3/12-21