Kyoto
Travel
2022.06.08
Kurama is also famous as a place where Minamoto no Yoshitsune learned martial arts from a tengu and practiced in his childhood when he was called Ushiwakamaru.
After that, Yoshitsune is said to have moved to Oshu Hiraizumi (Iwate Prefecture).
Eizan Electric Railway and Kazenoeki [Travel Information Station Kyoto] with the cooperation of Sanriku Railway,
From June 1st (Wed) to September 30th (Fri), 2022, “Eternal Wind-Southern Wind Chime” will be held.
＜Eizan Electric Railway＞
Approximately 200 southern wind chimes will be displayed on the platform and waiting room of Kurama Station.
＜Sanriku Railway＞
Approximately 40 southern wind chimes will be displayed at Miyako Station (Miyacho, Miyako City, Iwate).
| Period: | Eizan Electric Railway Kurama Station June 1st (Wed) -September 30th (Fri), 2022 Sanriku Railway Miyako Station June 1st (Wed) -August 31st (Wed) 2022 |
|---|
We will sell the southern wind chimes with Eizan Electric Railway’s original strip specifications, and donate a part of the sales to Sanriku Railway.
| Price: | Various 1,500 yen (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Sales location: | Kurama Station |
| Sales time: | 10:00 to 16:00 |
The winning works from the previous year’s “Eternal Wind Photo Contest 2021” will be exhibited inside the Eizan Electric Railway “Eternal Wind” and at Kuji Station on the Sanriku Railway.
| Exhibition period: | [Eizan Electric Railway] June 1st (Wed) -September 30th (Fri), 2022 (planned) [Sanriku Railway] July 1st (Fri) -September 30th (Fri), 2022 (planned) |
|---|---|
| Exhibition location: | [Eizan Electric Railway] Inside the “Eternal Wind”(No. 815-816) [Sanriku Railway]Kuji Station |
* Driving time varies depending on the day.
Also, please note that some days may be suspended due to vehicle inspections or other reasons.
| Recruitment period: | June 1st (Wed) -December 31st (Sat), 2022 |
|---|---|
| Qualifications: | Those who live in Japan and agree to the application rules, regardless of whether they are professionals or amateurs. (If you are under 19 years old, you need the consent of a guardian) Please see the Eizan Electric Railway official website for application rules. |
| How to apply: | Follow the “Eizan Electric Railway Official Instagram” account and post with the specified hashtag. (Private accounts are not eligible) ★ Specified hashtag “# Eternal Wind Photocon 2022” |
| Result announcement: | Late February 2023 (planned) |
| Awards: | Winning / Eternal Wind Award (1 person) Winning / Eiden Award (1 person) Winning / Santatsu Award (1 person) Winning (16 people) * The 20 prize-winning works will be exhibited on the Eizan Electric Railway website, inside the “Komorebi” train, and at “Kuji Station” on the Sanriku Railway. |
＞Click here for application
＞Eizan Electric Railway Official Instagram
A travel information book cafe salon in the Demachi Masugata shopping district run by travel writer Mahiro Onuki (Ambassador of Hope Township Iwate).
It is a small tourist information center that distributes tourist pamphlets and free papers mainly in Kyoto, and is also a bookstore that handles little presses that are full of travel atmosphere nationwide.
In addition, we have a book salon where you can browse tourist pamphlets nationwide, disseminate travel information, and plan and sell events and souvenirs.
December 2012 Published a little press for sightseeing in Kyoto, “Kyoto that store that you care about, that place”.
We are proposing new sightseeing in Kyoto. The latest issue is “Kyoto 4”.
＞Kazenoeki [Travel Information Station Kyoto] Official Website
＞Blog
＞Twitter
It is a railway company with two lines in “Rakuhoku” in the northeastern part of Kyoto City.
Head north from Demachiyanagi Station, which is close to the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Shimogamo Shrine.
It is divided into two at Takaragaike Station on the way, leading to Yase-Hieizanguchi Station in the east and Kibuneguchi Station and Kurama Station in the west.
Along the line, there are historic shrines and temples such as Kifune Shrine and Kurama-dera, as well as seasonal nature such as fresh greenery in early summer, dishes that can be enjoyed on the riverbed, and autumn leaves.
In addition, there is an observation train “Kirara” that allows you to enjoy the changing scenery along the railway line, and a sightseeing train “Hiei” that allows you to enjoy an elegant atmosphere.
Seafood restaurant ”Don-kurabe(丼くらべ)” specializing in Amimoto directly at Numazu Port
The 360-year-old Yamanashi sake brewery Sasaichi Sake Brewery and Hoshinoya Fuji will collaborate again in 2023!
“Diamond Mt. Fuji viewing party” special operation of Mt. Minobu Ropeway
Scenery that changes over time, light dinner where you can enjoy Omi gastronomy and wine
[RISONARE Tomamu] Savor the flavors of Hokkaido Offer a summer-only dinner course
Iris of “Koishikawa Korakuen” designated as a national special historic site and special scenic spot
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.
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
[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.
2024.12.09
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
--
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.
