Kanagawa
Travel
2020.11.10
Rinshunkaku is a tower building that is said to have been inside Nijo Castle and was given to the Kasuga Bureau by Shogun Iemitsu. Shunsoro is the third tatami mat tea room, which is said to be Oda Nobunaga’s younger brother, Yurakusaku. All of them are surrounded by trees, and the season of autumn leaves shows a more beautiful and stylish appearance. Please enjoy a time of style at “Sankeien”.
| Duration: | Reiwa 2 (2020) November 21st (Sat) -December 6th (Sun) |
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| Release time: | 9 am-4:30pm |
| Public building: | 2 Important Cultural Properties All of these buildings were built in the early Edo period, and they are rich in design, and you can enjoy even more of the atmosphere among the colored autumn leaves. [Rinshunkaku] |
| Architecture: | Early Edo period, Genna 9 (1623) |
| Relocation: | Taisho 11 (1922) |
It is said that it was built in Nijo Castle in Kyoto when Tokugawa’s third shogun Iemitsu went up to receive the command of the shogun, and later it was given to the nanny Kasuga Bureau.
| Architecture: | The booth was relocated to Sankeien in the Edo period, and the hall was expanded after relocation |
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| Relocation: | Taisho 11 (1922) |
A tea room located at Mimurotoji Konzoin in Uji, Kyoto. A tea room that is said to be made by Uraku.
* The promenade at the back of Rinshunkaku, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the three-storied pagoda, will also be open during the same period.
* Because the building is small, it will be a close tour. You cannot enter inside.
◆ Other events
・ Kikuhana Exhibition… October 26th (Monday) -November 23rd (Monday / holiday)
Exhibits 500 chrysanthemums that represent autumn in Japan. You can enjoy the world of chrysanthemums with a rich repertoire, such as large chrysanthemums, hanging cliffs, and small chrysanthemum bonsai. In particular, the classic chrysanthemums that have been improved and passed down in various places since the Edo period are rare and must-see.
・ Chrysanthemums … November 7th (Sat) -November 23rd (Monday / holiday)
Michiko Igarashi, a flower designer based in Yokohama, will put chrysanthemums in a gassho-style old folk house-former Yabahara family house with a mountain village atmosphere. Gently colors the room.
・ Photo Contest… January 1st (Friday / holiday) to March 8th (Monday), 2021
Until Saturday, October 31, 2020, 46 works selected from the submitted works will be exhibited. You can enjoy the charm of Sankeien Garden, which changes its expression in each of the four seasons, through the exhibited works.
[Kai Kirishima] Accommodation plan related to good luck for 1 night and 2 days at Kirishima Jingu
Uchina Stay Report vol.5:”Time slip to the Ryukyu era ~ Impregnable secret and priest Noro, Part 2 ~”
“Beppu Hotel Negura” is an inn where guests can relax and enjoy the charm of the area.
[Kai Tsugaru] “Autumn Leaves Apple Lounge” to enjoy the autumn leaves and seasonal apples in the water garden.
Hotel Higashiyama Shiki Hanaki’s “Tea Curing” Course Plan Acceptance starts from October 30th
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] A wellness program that restores the health of the mind and body that can withstand the heat “Karuizawa, Summer Health Stay”
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
The recommended accommodation plans for the autumn leaf season in Oku Daisen.
Tottori
Two types of autumn-only red seals, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, are now available at Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima, a World Heritage island.
Hiroshima
Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture: ‘Korankei and Obara Bus Tour’, two major autumn tourist attractions in Toyota City, goes on sale on 29 July (Mon).
Aichi
[ROKU KYOTO] ‘Summer Festival Stay Plan’ to enjoy the mood of summer events such as festivals and fireworks displays.
Kyoto
[Mother Farm] One million ‘Nemophila’ will soon be in full bloom.
Chiba
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.
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Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
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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.
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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.
