Golden Week in Hiroshima!

Beginning of May is National Holiday and is called 'Golden Week' in Japan.

It's one of the most busiest seasons in Japan and some fun events are available in Hiroshima and surrounding areas.

Flower Festival is our annual big event that will be held for 3 days from May 3rd along the Peace avenue. 

You can see some shows at a main stage in the Peace Park, plenty of groups that will perform as marching along the avenue. Lots of Japanese stalls are available too.

Also, there is American Military Base in Iwakuni that is 1 hour away from Hiroshima by JR train.

They have an annual event called 'Friendship Day' on May 5th and you are allowed to go into the base to enjoy American culture, food, performance, and communicating with American soldiers.

It provides you a chance to view dozens of the most powerful aircraft and other military equipment, up close and in person as well.

You can see more information on their facebook.

Sera Tulip Festival

Do you want to see about a million of tulips?

Sera Tulip festival will be held on 15th of April at Sera Kogen farm by until 11th of May.

Sera Kogen farm Official website

It is usually difficult to get there without car, but they will have Sera Kogen Hana Meguri bus, which will take you 3 flower gardens(tulip, lily,moss phlox) including winery from Sera town office(9:40/April 25-May 2nd).

Fee: 4000 yen(admission fee for flower gardens included/meal not included)

Advanced reservation required.(at least three days)

You can join the tour if you take the bus from Hiroshima bus terminal No.6 to Kozan bus center(9:28). Sera town office is just a few minutes walk from Kozan bus center.
There is a bus leaving at 16:23 to Hiroshima bus terminal(17:51). We are happy to help you book this for reservation holder at Hiroshima Hana!

 Hiroshima Hana Hostel is just a few minutes walk from Hiroshima station south exit and extremely convenient location for your trip in Hiroshima!

Japanese art of Tea ceremony！

                             It's feeling more and more like spring.
                  Yes!! The SAKURA(cherry blossom)season has come!!

            Today, I'd like to introduce a good spring event in Hiroshima.

 

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   "Japanese art of Tea ceremony in Shukkei-en garden"

Place:Hiroshima Shukkei-en Garden

Date:April 6th(9:00～14:30)

Access:10min. walk from "Hiroshima station" or 2min. walk from "Shukkei-en mae" station(Tram)

Fee:entrance fee(250yen)+participation fee(700yen)

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 I'm sure that you can enjoy spring in Hiroshima through this intercaltural experience!!

SHIMA AKARI in Miyajima

This is a lighting-up event in Miyajima.

You can enjoy running light with history, 

culture, and landscape of Miyajima.

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DATE ： March 21st  ～ May 11th (in the evening-10pm)

PLACE ： on the way from Miyajima bridge to Itsukushima shrine

ACCESS ： Take a ferry from Miyajimaguchi station

 In this season, You can also enjoy The cherry blossoms in Miyajima.

It can be amazing view with the running light 

and The cherry blossoms!!!

Enjoy Japanese Spring!!!!!

 

Mar 8th - Apr 20th Morikazu Kumagai Exhibition

Mar 8th - Apr 20th Morikazu Kumagai Exhibition

Morikazu Kumagai was born in Gifu in 1880, and started out
painting in a Fauvist-like style at the beginning of his
career. The artist then isolated himself from the art circle
after WWII to establish a unique style based on clear outlines
and even colour fields.

Open 09:00-17:00 every day
Admission until 16:30

Admission also includes admission to the permanent exhibition
of paintings by European masters.

Adults: ¥1200, Seniors 65+ with ID：¥1000, 

Senior high/College students: ¥900, 

Primary/Secondary students: ¥500

Hiroshima Museum of Art

(082)223-2530

3-2 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 730-0011 Japan

Miyajima Hina Doll Festival 2014

It's getting warmer and warmer here in Hiroshima after the frigid weeks that brought lots of snow.

And finally, I feel the promise of spring around the corner.

Speaking of spring, you know what that brings to mind?

I assume that many people associate Japanese spring with Cherry blossoms (Sakura).

During the cherry blossom season, you will see many people picnicking and enjoying their food / alcohol under cherry trees.

It's our traditional custom of enjoying the beauty of cherry blossom and that is called Hanami (party).

On March 3rd, a bit early for cherry blossoms, we have another traditional event called Hinamatsuri and it's also called Dolls' Festival or Girls' Day.

Hinamatsuri is celebrated annually to desire childrens' (girls') happiness in each households.

Displayed Hina Dolls on platforms covered with a red carpet are in a colorful Kimono or traditional court dress of the Heian Period and they are as beautiful as cherry blossoms. 

One of Hiroshima's World Heritage Sites, Miyajima, will hold a Hina Doll Festival in Cherry blossom season.

If you are visiting Miyajima in Spring, I bet you will enjoy the scenic island with temples and shrines in cherry blossoms.

However, Hina dolls are also one of the symbolic icons of Japanese tradition in spring and I hope this information assists you as a tip for your trip.

Details of Hina Doll Festival in Miyajima as below:

Miyajima Hina Doll Festival

March 25 - April 3

Antique Hina doll displays in 30 historical residences and shops on Miyajima.

Main display locations

• Miyajima History and Folklore Museum (English speaking guides)
• Daishoin Temple
• Nosaka House
• Yoshida House
• Konishi House

Official Ticket

Purchase a ticket at the Miyajima pier for entry to the five main displays
Adult: ¥300  15-18 Years Old : ¥170   6-14 15-18 Years Old : ¥150

Pick up a free event map and directions from English speaking volunteers at Miyajima pier.

Sanfrecce vs TBC

Feb 25th

Hello this is Kana from Hiroshima Hana Hostel. This is my 4th year as a receptionist here...Time flies...

I guess Soccer is one of the most popular sport in the world.
Here is a good news for soccer fan from all over the world who will be visiting Hiroshima on Feb 25th!!
Our Hiroshima soccer team "Sanfrecce" is the champion of 2013!!!Also in 2012 as well!!!
And Sanfrecce play the first of their group matches in the 2014 Asian Champions League at Edion Stadium. It worth seeing our strong team here in Hiroshima!
To be honest I didn't know they are that strong. But I am really proud of that.

Tickets

Seat		Advance	Gate
Reserved seating	SS Reserved	¥5000	¥5500
	SA Reserved	¥3500	¥4000
Free seating	Back stand (Adult)	¥2500	¥3000
	Back stand (6-18 years old)	¥1000	¥1500
	Home supporters’ stand（Adult）	¥2000	¥2500
	Home supporters’ stand（6-18 years old）	¥500	¥1000
	Visitors’ stand（Adult）	¥2000	¥2500
	Visitors’ stand（6-18 years old）	¥500	¥1000

I am not big fan of soccer but, I am thinking of going to watch the game.
Because They are the Champion for last 2 years!!

From Hiroshima Hana Hostel, take Sanyo line from Hiroshima station (About 3 minutes walk) and get off at Yokogawa station(About 3 minutes ride).
There is a shutte bus from Yokogawa station to the stadium!(About 20minutes 360yen)

Let's enjoy the game together!