2024.02.13
From March 20, 2024 (Wed., national holiday) to April 7, 2024 (Sun.), the nun-monzeki temple Reikanji in Kyoto will hold a special spring open house.
More than 100 varieties of camellias are planted in the large garden, including the Nikko camellia (designated as a natural treasure by the city of Kyoto), the scattered camellia, the white peony camellia, and the Maizuru camellia, all of which will be in full bloom in a variety of colors.
Known as the “Temple of Camellia,” Reikanji Temple was founded in 1654 by Tarinomiya, the daughter of Emperor Gomizunoo, and is a nun monastery where successive imperial princesses served as chief priests. Also known as “Gosho of the Valley,” the temple still retains its prestigious and elegant appearance.
There are more than 100 varieties of camellias that can be seen in the garden, including the Nikko camellia (designated as a natural treasure by the city of Kyoto), scattered camellia, white peony camellia, and Maizuru camellia. Each type of camellia blooms at a different time of year, so you can enjoy a different view depending on the time of year you visit.
| Period of visitation: | March 20, 2024 (Wed., holiday) – April 7, 2024 (Sun.) |
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| Visiting Hours: | 10:00～16:30 (Last admission 16:00) |
| Entrance fee: | Adults 800 yen, elementary school students 400 yen, infants free ※Groups of 15 or more: 720 yen |
＜limited edition red seal＞
In addition to the regular red seal (300 yen), a limited edition red seal for 2024 (price to be determined) will be available.
[Hoshinoya Fuji]The Fuji New Year’s Eve Lucky Stays, which celebrate the New Year with prayers for happiness, will be held again this winter.
“Shirakawa-go Drone Tour” to enjoy Gassho-zukuri private house garden from a different point of view
Taiwan Festival “Taiwan Festival in Chiba KISARAZU 2021” at one of the largest outlets in Japan
[Risonare Yatsugatake] This year’s 18th celebration of the arrival of spring, “Corridor Flowering Resonale” will be held.
[Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore] Enjoy Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore online while at home!
[Aomoriya] Aomori’s sightseeing train will be in operation again this winter, offering a view of Aomori’s snowy landscape while enjoying tuna and locally brewed sake.
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
[New Furano Prince Hotel]This year’s plan to enjoy a snow fairy ‘zebra finch’ birdwatching experience and a lunch set with a zebra finch cake plate.
Hokkaido
[Kyoto Hachikan]Winter trip to Ohara, Kyoto, with a view of the snowy landscape and Osechi cuisine.
Kyoto
[KAI Tsugaru]Tsugaru Nanayuki Kamakura Apero’, an amuse-bouche featuring tunas from Oma and limited-edition sake, inspired by the Tsugaru Nanayuki snowfall.
Aomori
[Minoh, Katsuo-ji Temple.]‘Zero congestion’ measures during the autumn foliage season, such as ‘dedicated shuttle bus service’ and ‘special night-time lighting’, will commence from 9 November 2024 (Saturday).
Osaka
[Hoshino Resort Bandaisan Onsen Hotel]Snowy Bar, where you can taste Aizu’s local sake while watching the snowy landscape.
Fukushima
Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
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Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
2024.12.18
Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
2024.12.16
OnigiriBurger ‘Eel Kabayaki – Double Eggs’, newly launched as part of Kansai International Airport OnigiriBurger 1st anniversary menu.
2024.12.13
[New Furano Prince Hotel]This year’s plan to enjoy a snow fairy ‘zebra finch’ birdwatching experience and a lunch set with a zebra finch cake plate.
2024.12.11
Third FUKUCHA brand shop ‘Uji Store’ opens.
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Hiroshima
Art
Simose Art Museum, located in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been awarded the prestigious Versailles Prize as the “Most Beautiful Museum in the World.”
The award ceremony took place on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, marking a historic moment for the museum and Japanese architecture.
The Versailles Prize Website:https://www.prix-versailles.com/2024
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Food
December sees the arrival of a number of Christmas breads. The Snowman with his cute smiling face is a sweet loaf with two different flavours: pudding cream and chocolate cream. It is a heartwarming treat with flavours that both children and adults can enjoy.
Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.
Hiroshima
Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “ZIPANGU: Contemporary Artists Who Defined the Heisei Era” (November 2, 2024 – December 22, 2024). This showcase brings together works by some of the most prominent figures in Japan’s contemporary art scene, including Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, Chiharu Shiota, Izumi Kato, Akira Yamaguchi, and Miwa Komatsu. The exhibition has already garnered significant attention, exceeding 10,000 visitors.
HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.
The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.
Osaka
Food
Event
From 25 Oct (Fri) to 8 Dec (Sun), 2024, a pop-up shop for miffy café tokyo will be held in Umeda, Osaka.
Hiroshima
Travel
Culture
Two types of paper seals made exclusively for autumn, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, have been available since Monday 9 September at Daisho-in Temple on the World Heritage island of Miyajima. Quantities are limited and will run out as soon as they are gone.
Kyoto
Restaurant
Event
On selected days in September 2024, the wedding venue Kyoto Art Grace Wedding Hills will offer a ‘Hanari Otsukimi Afternoon Tea’, where guests can enjoy sweets and savouries inspired by the moon viewing on the fifteenth night of the month.
