Gunma
Travel
2021.05.23
At Shiraiya Hotel, we offer authentic art and design, as well as activities that allow you to fully experience the nature that Gunma is proud of. Why don’t you come to heal your mind away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life?
Minakami Town, the headwaters of the Tone River, certified as a UNESCO Eco Park. A private guide who knows all about nature will guide you on a hike that you can easily enjoy at “Tanigawadake” Ichinokurazawa, one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan.
Soak up the sunlight through the trees such as fresh green beech and pterocarya rhois, walk in the snow corridor, and enjoy the refreshing breeze, the chirping of birds, the sound of swamps and leaves rubbing, and the sudden appearance of the power of the large rock wall of Ichinokurazawa where snow remains. This is a private tour where you can relax and experience the magnificent nature that produces the water of blessing, and heal your daily fatigue.
Shimako, located in Agatsuma-gun, northern Gunma Prefecture, is a calm lake with an impressive cobalt blue color. It is a plan to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, let yourself be in a pleasant breeze, listen to the chirping of birds, and enjoy a time floating on the lake by canoeing with an instructor who is familiar with nature.
A hidden tea room in the city of Maebashi that you can never find from the outside. Once you step in, you will find a space that makes you feel the history. Learn the history and manners of the tea ceremony, enjoy light tea and sweets, and finally have a matcha experience. You can forget the time and spend time facing a cup of tea.
Shiraiya Hotel
A hotel that aims to create a living room in a town that has been embodied with various collaborators with the aim of regional revitalization. As a hotel that is unique in the world, where people who live and visit, get inspired, nourish their hearts, and have a new culture, we will continue to develop various projects and activities to create a blessed natural environment. We will also enhance the outdoor programs that we have done.
[Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival] Tsuruya Kisshotei’s hospitality Sakura apéritif, Sakura bream, Sakura shrimp, Spiny lobster dishes
“Rime Terrace” with a spectacular view of the snowy mountains
[Kyoto/ Reikan-ji Temple] A temple that is normally closed to the public Special release of a garden in full bloom of camellias and a Kano-style fusuma painting
“Special Room Service” commemorating the 30th anniversary of the opening of the hotel will start on October 1st Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel
Tanabata bamboo decoration (light-up) to be held at Kibune Shrine, Kyoto from July 1 -Wishing for colorful strips-
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
[Meiji Kinenkan] For a limited time only, a sweets shop boasting patisseries has been opened at Odakyu Noborito Station.
2024.12.25
Kurokawa Onsen Yuakari, a fantastic illumination of bamboo in the countryside. This season, ‘Yuakari Yokocho’ is only open for a limited time.
2024.12.23
Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
2024.12.20
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
Kanagawa
Food
Meiji Kinenkan’s confectionery brand ‘Kanomi no Mori’ is now available at Odakyu Noborito Station. Please take a look at the varied collection, including piece cakes, decorative cakes and other cakes perfect for Christmas, as well as standard popular sweets.
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.
