Jan 28, 2017

A unique Shinto ritual

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Shinto ritual of Burned sardine 

There is a Shinto ritual at Sumiyoshi Shrine.
It's quite unique and very special one.
You should join them and enjoy original culture!!

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DATE: 2017.2.3  (February 3rd)  14:00~
PLACE: Sumiyoshi Shrine
ACCESS: 5 minutes walk from Funairi saiwaicho tram stop

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They try to force out disaster and illness and so on by
bad smell of burned sardine. It looks interesting.
You can also get a good luck charm like this!!



Jan 26, 2017

Experience Orizuru Campaign

Another popular sightseeing spot in Hiroshima, "Orizuru Tower" is giving you some special offer from this month!!

All you need to do is show your passport at the counter and you'll get 50% discount on your admission fee. This campaign also includes free Orizuru Wall posting.
You can experience traditional Origami paper work and enjoy the beautiful scenery from the observation deck.

The tower itself has other attractions such as Kimono experience, Calligraphy lessons and tea ceremony and so on. Discount tickets for the lessons are also available at J Hoppers Hiroshima :)
If you are interested in Japanese cultures, this is the best place to visit NOW!!


【Eligible for】
Tourists from Overseas

【Period】
2017.Jan.3.Tues ~ 2017.Jun.30.Fri

【Meaning】
Have a wonderful experience of making Orizuru, one of the Japanese culture, and share it on SNS to get 50% discount.

【Fee】
Admission Fee + OrizuruWall Posting Fee
・Adult(+18)   ¥2,200 → ¥1,100
・Teen(12-17years)  ¥1,400 → ¥700
・Youth(6-11years)  ¥1,200 →  ¥600
・Preschool(4-5years)  ¥1,000 →  ¥500


Visit their website below for more information;
http://www.orizurutower.jp/en/events/316/

Jan 16, 2017

ZENKOKU DANSHI EKIDEN


ZENKOKU DANSHI EKIDEN is taking place on January 22nd (SUN) in HIROSHIMA

 

It start at 12:30pm from in front of peace park!!


**Passing estimated time**

in front of peace park 12:30~ (start)
Nishi Hiroshima station 12:37~

Maezora station 13:28(turnaround point)
Miyajimaguchi station 13:33~
Peace park 14:50~

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Let's root for runners !! 

※Please be careful of traffic control.