!!! Ａttention please !!!! New Year holidays in Hiroshima♪

!!! Ａttention please !!!! New Year holidays in Hiroshima♪


We hope you will have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in Hiroshima :)

3rd Dec. - 3rd Jan. 2010 Kure Illumination

At Kure which is the city of YAMATO have illumination Now.

You can see the illuminations of Battle ship Yamato, 1/20 scale of Airplane Carrier Akagi which the real one was constructed in Kure, and more about military.

Place:Kuramoto-dori
Time:17:00 - 23:00
Term: 3rd of Dec.(Fri.) - 3rd of Jan.(Mon.) 2011
Access: 10min. by walk from JR Kure Sta.

30min. by JR Kure-line from Hiroshima Sta.
3min. walk to the Hiroshima Sta. from Hiroshima HANA Hostel
I'm not Steve Jobs, but pretty close Huh?

Dec.31st(Fri.) Miyajima Chinka-sai

The Chinka-sai, Fire Prevention Festival, takes place

on the last day of the year in front of Itsukushima Shrine.

WHEN: December 31st (Fri.) from 6PM

WHERE: Miyajima Island

Local people make both large and small pine torches throughout the month of December.On the evening of the 31st, as twilight falls, families gather at the shore near the Otorii(Grand gate).

A fire torch is carried from the Shrine and all of the individual pine torches are lit. The larger pine torches are carried by 30-40 men on their shoulder's, while children carry smaller ones. As the torches intensely burn the coastline become a combination of fire and water as the people run about chanting "Yoi, Yoi." After the festival, the embers from the torches are offers to family alters as a good luck charm to prevent fire and to welcome the New Year.

ONLY in December! The SHACK in Hiroshima

American Dining "The SHACK" in Hiroshima downtown have darts and billiards!

Until the end of December, there is an offer for free darts and billiards coupon only for the weekdays. Ask at the reception of Hana Hostel for the coupons!

Also there is a Happy hour between 18:00 - 19:00.
Cocktails and Beer are 200yen off.

Enjoy your meal and playing darts and billiards in the warm place :)
We have free games such as Jenga and Cards games etc... in the living room.
Why not play the games with your family and friends!!

20th(Sat.)-28th(Sun.) November. Momiji Matsuri@Miyajima Daishoin

For some reason, we say MOMIJI-GARI(go to see the colorful autumn leaves) which means Momiji hunting when it translates literally.　Of course you don't need to have something to shoot with you when you go to see Momiji. That never happens to deer in

Now is at the best time to go to see the colored maples in Hiroshima.

Momiji Festival is now on since 20th(Sat.) of November until 28th(Sun.)

Place: Miyajima Daishoin
Access:25min. by JR Sanyo Line& 10min. by ferry.



So Wanna hunt Momiji??

Nov 18 (Fri)～Nov 20(Sun) Ebisu Shrine's autumn festival

Nov 18 (Fri)～Nov 20(Sun) Ebisu Shrine's autumn festival
Dates/Times:18 November - 20 November
20 min walk from Hiroshima hana hostel!!




Ebisu Shrine's autumn festival marks the arrival of winter in Hiroshima. Known among locals as Ebessan after the god of commerce, surrounding stores hold sales and buy who Komazarae bamboo rakes adorned with gold coins and a treasure ship. A large keg with mouth wide open is placed in front of the shrine to receive offerings.
The festival usually pulls in around 300,000 people.
Usually on one day final day the main Chuo-dori road is closed to traffic for 3 hours between 7pm and 10pm and addition to all the stalls and activity arund Ebisu shrine there are two stages set up, one at the Ebisu-dori intersection and another at the Shintenchi intersection where kagura dance and taiko drum performances are held.

Address:In the streets surrounding Ebisu ShrineBehind the Hachobori Tenmaya

Nov.11th(Thu.) - Jan.3rd(Mon.) Dreamination 2010

Every year, the Christmas illuminations will
lit up along the Peace Boulevard.

DATES: November 11th - January 3rd
TIME: 5:30pm - 11pm
PLACE: Peace Boulevard (Heiwa- o-Dori)
in the city center.

http://www.dreamination.com/index.html
(Japanese website)

November 15th (MON.) Miyajima "Hiwatarishiki"

Hiwatari shiki is a "Fire walking ceremony".
This ceremony is held semiyearly in April and November.
You make a wish as you walk on the fire place as pictured above.
If you would like to participate a fire walking, be ready to be bear foot on the spot!

WHEN: November 15th (MON.)

WHERE: Daishoin Temple in Miyajima Island

Oct.30th-Nov.3rd Onomichi 7-Temple Tour

If you are interested in Koji-meguri(Old Temple Loop) this is valuable information.

Able to look around 7 temples in Onomichi in 500 yen during Oct. 30-Nov.3rd.

Oct.30-Nov. 3rd

fee:500 yen

You can get a ticket at each temple where the event is held.

Official website(Japanese)

http://www.shichibutsu.com/index.htm

How to get to Onomichi?

60min. by Shinkansen from Hiroshima station.

90min. from Hiroshima Hana Hostel by Sanyo Line(Local)

Oct. 30th and 31st. Hiroshima Food Festival 2010

October 30th and 31st (Saturday and Sunday)

10:00 ~ 17:00

(The shops around Hiroshima castle will be closed at 20:00 on Saturday.)

WHERE: Around Hiroshima Castle and Chu-o-Hiroba Park
It will take about 20min from Hana Hostel on foot and 10min from JR Hiroshima sta. by Bus.

Admission fee: FREE

There will be lots of Hiroshima local foods and shops!

Oct.9th(SAT) Onomichi candle festival

Onomichi candle festival will be held on
October 9th(Sat.)
In case of rain: October 30th(Sat.)

Around Onomichi station and all the streets between
Temples and Temples will be lit up by candles
and lanterns.

TIME: 6pm - 9pm

PLACE: Please see the link below
http://www.onomichi-matsuri.jp/akari-matsuri/area.html


SAKE Festival or Candle Festival??

Oct. 9th,10th Saijo Sake Festival

Sake festival in Saijo is coming up! Saijo is one of the big three Sake breweries in Japan as well as Nada(Hyogo) and Fushimi(Kyoto).

You can taste like 900 kinds of Sake from all over Japan, if you buy one day ticket for admission. It means...yeah...limitless sake tasting...

Plase Be careful not to drink too much!

You can get to Saijo by JR Sanyo line in less than an hour from Hiroshima HANA Hostel.

Location:Saijo Central Park(West side)
Date: October 9th(Sat) 11:00-20:00(Last admission 19pm)
October 10th(Sun) 10:00-17:00(Last admission 16pm)
Access:Saijo Station(JR West Japan, Sanyo Honsen)
*40min. from Hiroshima station.

Saijo Sake Festival website(English leaflet)
http://sakematsuri.com/leaflet.html

October 1st. (FRI) SAKE Festival in Hiroshima downtown

!! Sake Festival in Hiroshima !!

It is a Japanese traditional festival season in Autumn.

Here is a Sake Festival for someone who wants to try lots of types of SAKE as much as you like!

When : October 1st. (Fri) 17:00 - 20:00

Where : Hiroshima Downtown @ Alice garden (near Parco shopping centre)

Admission fee :

1000yen for Original cup

(You can drink sake as much as you like)

500yen for 5 tickets

( You can drink 5 cups of sake)

In case of RAIN.... GO!

From Hiroshima Hana hostel...Take a tram(#1,2 or 6) from Hiroshima sta. and get off at Hachyobori sta.

Then walk on a chuo-dori toward to Parco shopping centre for 3min.

　

SAKE tasting every SUNDAY & WENDESDAY

Hello everyone!

We have been doing SAKE tasting every Sunday

and our guests are really enjoying it :)

SO,

we decided to do this 2 days a week,

SUNDAY and WEDNESDAY!!

Try our local SAKEs!

Oct 15 (Fri) Kikka Chrysanthemum Festival on Miyajima Island

Kikka Chrysanthemum Festival

11 ancient court dances that date from the 12th Century performed in striking costumes, in the dramatic setting of Itsukushima Shrine.




Address:
Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima

Dates/Times:
15 October 18:00 Hrs

Sep. 18th to 20th. Experience Japanese cultural Activities!

Are you interested in Japanese cultural Activities?

Three activities will be held in Hiramatsu chaya on Miyajima Island.

1. Tea ceremony (１０００yen) 1 hour (It starts every hour from 9am - 5pm)
You will learn Japanese traditional tea ceremony and then you will participate in one. Tea
and Japanese sweets are served during the ceremony.

2.Calligraphy class (1300yen) 1 hour (It starts from 9am, 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm)
　 You do not need to bring anything and the art that you make in the class is yours to keep!

3.Cooking class (1500yen for lunch/ 2500yen for dinner class)**Reservation's required**
Enjoy cooking Japanese food and eating them :)
Lunch class starts from 10am (About 1hour and 30minutes)
Menu: 18th and 20th Tempra Udon(Wheat noodle in soup with Tempra) ,Rice ball, Dessert
19th Spicy Yaki Udon(Spicy fried Okonomiyaki taste wheat noodle) , Rice ball, Dessert

Dinner class starts from 3pm (About 3 hours)
Menu: 18th to 20th
Teriyaki Chicken, Grilled fish, Dashimaki Tamago (Rolled egg), Chawanmushi with Japanese clams(steamed egg hotpot)

Come to Hiramatsu chaya 10 minutes before the classes.

For reservation and Question : 090-8996-4252 (Kazumi)

From J-hoppers Hiroshima: It takes about 60 minutes to get Miyajima Island.
From Hiroshima Hana Hostel: It takes about 40 minutes to get Miyajima Island.

August 14th(SAT) Miyajima Fireworks Festival

★ Miyajima Fireworks Festival ★





WHEN: August 14th(SAT) 19:50 - 20:50

WHERE：　　In front of Itsukushima Shrine

　　　　　　　　　 ACCESS: From Hiroshima station, take the SANYO line to
JR Miyajima guchi station(25 min.),
and take the ferry from the port.(10 min.)
OR
Take the tram #2 from Hiroshima station to
Hiroden Miyajima guchi(1.5 hrs.)

5,328 fireworks!!

You can see the fireworks from both sides, instead of
going to the island.

(Jul 31-Oct11) More of an activity:the artist as choreographer - Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art

More of an activity:the artist as choreographer

More of an activity:the artist as choreographer examines ways in which movement of the human body becomes essential components of art-works and how artists transform this ephemeral 'material' into forms of art that transcend categorization as performance. The exhibition introduces artistic practices consisting of action and gesture in a sustainable context, looking at how staged or performative elements are transformed into long-term presentations. Assuming a role that might be likened to a choreographer, the participating artists create unconventional forms of visual art that take into account the unique relationship between the artist's practice and the audience or participant at a specific moment or site.

Artists today are shedding light on the performative medium, which arose in opposition to conventional art forms, by generating temporal experiences. These artists continue to interpret and develop this historical achievement as a means of rethinking the conventional museological context for the reception of art as well as daily life. Bruce Nauman, who has long been exploring the performative in art, expresses it as 'more of an activity and less of a product.' * Inspired by these words, this exhibition focuses on post-performance practices as an emerging field of expression.

The performative tendency has been supported in part by new technology. Since the 1960's and 70's, artists have been using new technology experimentally to transform ephemeral phenomena into more lasting and sustainable material. Video has become a medium for comparing and contrasting the various ways to record and retrieve action and gesture. Artists use video not only as a means to represent bodily movement, but also as a provocative tool to edit and frame movement and enlarge choreographic practices.

The artists in this exhibition naturally engage and interact with the public. And through this interaction with their audience and participants, they blur the boundaries between life and art. As the body is one of the most democratic - and primary - instruments for expression, as well as a universal language, this exhibition can explore common practices and interests of contemporary artists from a global perspective.

More of an activity looks at both the aspirations behind artists' use of the human body, as well as the variety of forms this vein of artistic expression takes. As the curtain opens on 'more of a two-month performance,' we hope that for visitors this exhibition will provide a more physical, accessible, direct experience of art.

*'Bruce Nauman Interviewed, Vanguard 8, 1 February 1979.

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Duration Saturday July 31- Monday October 11, 2010
Opening hours 10:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:30 )
Closed Monday (except September 20, October 11)
September 21
Admission charges Adults 1,000 (800) yen
College Students 700 (600) yen
High School Students 500 (400) yen
*Figures in brackets ( ) are the charges for advance-purchase and groups of 30 or more persons.

Peace memorial ceremony

The ceremony is held in front of the Memorial Cenotaph in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with many citizens including the families of the deceased and the people from all over the world.

WHEN : August 6th. 8:00-8:50

WHERE : Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Admission : FREE

There is also a Film [ THE BACK OF DESTINY ] will be shown at the International conference centre Hiroshima(next to peace memorial museum) from 15:30 - 16:10 on the 6th August. Admission fee is free.
The story tells you about a couple who lived and survived from an atomic bombing.
English subtitle.

Access from Hana Hostel:
Take a tram(#2 or 6 ) from Hiroshima station.
Get off at Genbaku dorm mae station which is in front of A-bomb dorm.
It takes 15min from Hana Hostel.

Miyajima Kangen Festival (Kangensai)

WHERE : Miyajima Island ( around Itsukushima shrine)

WHEN : July 28th (Wed.) 16:00 - 23:00

ACCESS : Take JR SANYO line from 'Hiroshima sta'. to 'Miyajimaguchi sta'.(25min.)

Transfer to the ferry at Miajimaguchi sta,
Its a 10 min ferry ride.

For Kangen Festival schedule, click here!

The Kangensai Festival reproduces a dynastic spectacle of the Monarchial Age on June 17th of the lunar calender, and has become one of the greatest festivals of Itsukushima Shrine.

July 25(Sun),26(Mon) the Sumiyoshi Shrine Kangensai (summer festival)

According the Hiroshima Keizai Shinbum, the Sumiyoshi Shrine Kangensai is, along with the Toukasan in June and Ebessan in November, one of Hiroshima big three festivals.

Boats carrying a mikoshi portable shrine and musicians in Heian costumes playing Heian instruments will make their way up the Honkawa River to Sorasaya Shrine in Honkawa and back.

At Sumiyoshi Shrine visitors will pass through a 3m diameter chi no wa ring to make their offerings to ward of misfortune, dolls will be floated in lanterns in the river in addition to kagura dance, fireworks and over 300 street stalls.

Event schedule

July 25(Sun)

* 19:00 Kagura dance

July 26 (Mon)

* 19:00 Kids kagura
* 20:00 Fireworks

http://www.sumiyoshijinja.net/summer.html


It is about 15min　by tram to Peace park from Hiroshima Hana Hostel
and 10min walk to the Sumiyoshi festival.

Enjoy local simmer festival in Hiroshima!!

July 24th(SAT) Fireworks Festival !!

★　Hiroshima Minato Yume Fireworks Festival　★



WHEN： July24th(SAT) 8PM - 9PM
　　　　　　　Opening event 7PM - 7:40PM
WHERE：　　　　Hiroshima(Ujina) Port
ACCESS：　　　　　　　　　　#5 Tram from Hiroshima Sta.

10,000 fireworks!!

If it rains, it will be held on the following day.

July 10th(Sat)&11th(Sun) Otagawa River Flea Market

Flea Market at Otagawa River

Dates: July 10th & 11th
Time: 8:00 - 15:00
Place: Otagawa River
Access: 10min. walk from JR Bairin sta. (JR Kabe line)
About 30min. from JR Hiroshima Sta.

It will be canceled in the event of heavy rain.

June 29 (Tue) Hiroshima local summer festival

June 29 (Tue) Hiroshima local summer festival

from 18:00

at the sorasaya Shrine (it's 10min walk from J-hoppers Hiroshima )

Let's enjoy Hiroshima local festival♪

Cormorant Fishing

Cormorant Fishing at the Kintai Brige in Iwakuni city!!

The poetic charm of cormorant fishing is an integral activity of early summer.

You can see Cormorant Fishing with the Kintai brigde and Iwakuni castle during the day time.

Great atmosphere at night time!

************* Prior booking essential ***************

TEL : ０８２７－２８－２８７７

Period of time ：１st June - 31st August （Night time）１９：００ - ２１：００

　　　　 ５th June - 25th August （Day time） １２：３０ - １４：００

Price ：　＊Night time＊　Adult ３５００yen , Child ２５００yen

＊Day time＊ Adult ２５００yen , Child １８００yen

More information

From Hiroshima Hana Hostel, it takes about 1 hour to get to the Kintai bridge.
Take a JR train (Sanyo line) from Hiroshima station to JR Iwakuni station.
Transfer to a bus in front of JR Iwakuni station to Kintai bridge.

Yukata Festival （Tokasan) is comming this weekend (June 4(Fri),5(Sat),6(sun)

Every year in June, a festival called TOKASAN is held in the heart of the Hiroshima city. This year it was held from June 4th of Friday to June 6th of Sunday. During this festival, many people in Hiroshima wear Yukata and gather the city center to enjoy themselves and to welcome this season. For the citizen, TOKASAN is the beginning of summer although June is rainy season!

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★If you bring your own yukata ,our staff will help you put it on ! (free of charge)
　　　　　June 4 (Fri)15:30-16:30
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You can buy yukata at almost any department store or clothing shop.
When you buy Yukata,you should buy OBI and Geta,too:)
The toya; price would be about 4000yen-10000yen.



Let's enjoy Hiroshima local festival together!!!

April 7th (Wed) - June 13th (Sun), Collections of Musée d’Orsay Art Nouveau and industry of luxe in Paris

About 150 representative masterpieces selected from the Art Nouveau Collection which Musée d'Orsay, a sanctuary of 19th century fine arts, can be proud of will be introduced in this exhibition. Art-Nouveau style furniture, craftworks, ornaments, etc., reminding us of the gorgeous interior space of the day are displayed, with a spotlight focused on the leading figures symbolizing the period, such as Hector Guimard, an architect and Sarah Bernhardt, an actress.

Please enjoy the brilliance of late 19th century Paris to your hearts' content.

* PLACE
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum

(Just next to Hiroden-Hakushimasen Syukkeien-Mae Sta. It takes about 15 minutes from Hana Hostel , please check the Google Map as follow.)

* DATE

2010, April 7th Wed. - June 13th Sun

9:00-17:00 (until 19:00 on Saturday)

Admission up to 30 minutes before closing time, close day is Monday (except holidays).

* ADMISSION

Adults	1200 yen
Students	800 yen
Under high school students	free

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Where you can watch World cup 2010 in Hiroshima.

Are you ready for World Cup 2010 in South Africa?? And want to know where to watch ALL the games live in Hiroshima????
If you are a big fan of Football/Soccer??? Couldn't bare to miss your country playing, even if it is on that late/early???!!!

My favorite Irish pub Molly Malone's in Hiroshima downtown will show ALL the games with a big screen on LIVE during World Cup period
(11th June - 11th July).　

Check game schedule→ Click here

ACCESS
It takes about 20 min from Hana Hostel by tram.

Take the tram from Hiroshima sta.(No.1,2,6) and get off at Hatchobori (About 10min) and then walk a few minutes.

Molly Malone's
ADDRESS:1-20 Shintenchi Naka-ku Hiroshima
Hiroshima Teigeki-kaikan 4F

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May 26th (Wed) SAKE PARADISE

SAKE PARADISE!!
＠Alice Garden
(behind the PARCO shopping building)

TICKETS
5 cup ticket : ￥1,000
All you can drink ticket : ￥2,000

TIME
5PM - 8PM

Try our local sake and all kinds of sakes from
different cities in Japan!

May 18 (Tue) Ritual ceremony of Empress Suiko and Bugaku on Miyajima Island

Ritual ceremony of Empress Suiko and Bugaku

Place : Miyajima island at Itsukushima Shrine
Time : from 9 am

After the Suiko Tennou Saiyouhaishiki ceremony 5 traditional court dances (bugaku) performed at Itsukushima Shrine in striking costume.

Admission charge to Itsukushima Shrine is required (Adults ¥300, Students ¥200, JHS & elementary students ¥100).


*** sightseeing in Miyajima from Hiroshima Hana Hostel ***
We are only a few minutes from tthe JR Hiroshima sta,so,it's easy to get and from Miyajima in *one day* !!

-Take the JR sanyo line
(25min / 400 yen *free for Japan Rail Pass holders)
and then , take the ferry
(10min /170yen *free for Japan Rail Pass holders)

May 3rd (Mon) - 4th (Tue) Moroccan and Arab goods fair

Moroccan and Arab goods fair will be held in Hiroshima during the Golden Week holidays, on the 3rd and 4th of May. The fair will be managed by "souk nomad" which was set up by people who was living in Morocco.


Place and Time
bar Marty
3rd (Mon) of May
4th (Tue) of May
12:00 OPEN
Chitose building 3F, 6-14 Nagarekaewa Nakaku Hiroshima-shi

It takes about 17 minutes from Hana hostel to bar Marty by tram and walk. Don't miss the chance to get nice Moroccan and Arab goods!!


Official web site → Moroccan, Arab, Ethnic goods shop; ｓａｈａｒa


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April 15th-21st Don't miss the last Sakura!!

Did you miss the beautiful Cherry blossoms in Japan??
Don't worry!
Let's go to the Japan Mint!!

DATES: April 15th - 21st(10am-8pm)
PLACE: Japan Mint in Itsukaichi
ENTRANCE FEE: FREE

ACCESS: Take the JR train to Itsukaichi sta.
The shuttle bus runs every 20min. on the weekdays(9:35-17:45)
and every 10min. on the weekends(9:45-17:45)
from the North exit of the station.
FARE: 160yen


They open its gates to the general public to enjoy the
240 tress which include 59 varieties!

April 16(Fri) Koto Solo Concert:"Spring Day"

Information of Live Concert for foreign travelers

Sasaki Kimie - Koto Solo Concert:"Spring Day"



Dates/Times: April 16(Friday) 19:00(open),19:30(start)

@Live RAKUZA
Address:Tatemachi Wing BF1-A,6-1 Tatemachi,
Naka-ku Hiroshima City
Tel:(082) 246-1019


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Performers:
Kmie Sasaki(13-string koto,17-string koto)
Ryodou Ishimaru(flute)

SPECIAL FEE for Foreign travelers: 1,500yen(includes 1 drink)

About Koto,look at this site!

April 15 (Thu) Hot Coal Walking on Miyajima Island

Hot Coal Walking on Miyajima Island (at Daishoin temple)
Dates/Times:
15 April 11:00 Hrs

Join the crowd of people and take part in the "walking over fire ceremony" at Daiganiji Temple (Nov 5) and Daishoin Temple (Nov 15)on the island of Miyajima.

Walk across hot coals "to pray for protection from illness and disaster."
You can join the other participants who go through physical pain in hopes of future comfort.

Some claim that if you have
"a pure heart" or good reasons to will yourself across the coals....
it doesn't hurt at all.

Mar 25-Apr 3 Miyajima Hina Doll Festival

Discover the beautiful Hina doll heirlooms, and learn about the significance of the festival for Japanese girls. Private antique dolls are on display at over 30 locations throughout Miyajima.

Get a free event map and directions from English speaking volunteers at Miyajima-guchi ferry terminal during the event. You can orgnize your visit with their help at the Doll Festival Information Center in Omotesando Shopping Arcade.

A ticket is required for the four main exhibition sites. Get a passport ticket at the pier or at the four main sites (Ticket Adult:300yen/Age15-18:170yen/Age6-14:150yen).

With this ticket you can see the dolls at the four main sites:

* Miyajima History and Folklore Museum (English-speaking guides)

This museum is in a 170 year-old merchant house. It contains many interesting folkloric exhibits.

* Daishoin Temple

This is the oldest temple in Miyajima, with lots of attractive Buddhist pavillions and statues. The 14th Dalai Lama visited this temple to celebrate its 1200th year in 2006. Apart from the Hina doll exhibit, the Japanese culture workshop / International Cafe and the spring tea ceremony are also located here.

* Yamanaka House

This historical residence is open to the public for the first time this year during Hina Doll Festival.

* Konishi House

The Konishi family once brewed sacred sake (rice wine), dedicated to the gods of Itsukushima Shrine.



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March 21st(SUN) Baseball Pre-season game!!

Hiroshima CARP vs Hanshin TIGERS
at
MAZDA ZOOM ZOOM STADIUM
(about 5min walk from Hana Hostel)

From 1:30

Tickets from ￥1600(non reserved)

Tickets are almost sold out so you better hurry!!

March 16th(Tue),17th(Wed) St. Patrick's Day Celebrations!!

Join the St Paddy's Day celebrations at Molly Malone's with 2 nights of live music!!

On Tuesday,Taro (tin whistle & flute) and Leslie Deniston (Vocal, Bodhran, Sticks & spoons) are playing. On Wednesday,they are joined the following night by Yoko Kumazawa on the fiddle.Live music starts at 8pm.

Let's go and enjoy the Craic and Irish Live music!!

It takes about 20 min from Hana Hostel!!

Take the tram from Hiroshima st.(No.1,2,6) and get off at Hactchobori (About 15min) and then walk a few minutes.

Dates/Times: 16 March-17 March

Admission: Free!!

Address:730-0034
1-20 Shintenchi Naka-ku Hiroshima
Hiroshima Teigeki-kaikan 4F

For more information:

URL:	www.mollymalones.jp

Maｒ ,3 (wed) kagura dance and music♪

Kagura　dance and music EVENT♪　"FREE Admission"
March 3　（Wed）　１３：００～16:00
@Hiroshima Port
"It takes about 20min by Tram (#3) from Hana hostel hiroshima!!"

kagura is a traditional Japanese performance art that features Uta (song ) and mai (dance) by performers clad in embroidered kimonos and expressive masks accompanied by taiko drums and flutes.

Let's enjoy traditional hiroshima culture!

Mar 4 (Thu) Hiroshima Carp vs Seibu Lions

Hiroshima Carp vs Seibu Lions♪　
March ４　（Thu）　１３：００～
Mazda "Zoom Zoom" Stadium　"It 's only a 5min walk from Hana hostel Hiroshima!!"

Pro baseball pre-season warm up at Mazda Stadium.

Schedule

• Gate ticket sales start 10:30
• Gates open 11:00
• Game starts 13:00

Tickets

Infield free seating ¥2500 (¥1000 for under 16) Outfield free seating ¥1500 (¥500 for under 16) Sunakaburi (front) ¥5000 Sunakaburi (side) ¥3500 Nesoberi lounge pair ¥4000 Wooden deck ¥2000 Infield reserved seat ¥2000 Outfield reserved seat ¥1000 More ticket information (in Japanese here). Address: Mazda "Zoom Zoom" Stadium

Feb.25th(Thu),28th(Sun) Open day of Mazda stadium concourse

Now,Mazda Zoom-Zoom stadium Hiroshima regularly opens the stadium concourse up to the public.

















You can enjoy 360-degree views of the stadium.
Don't miss it!!

Open day: February 25(Thu),28(Sun) 9:00-17:00

800m east of the main Hiroshima JR Station.　　　　
It takes about 5 min on foot from Hana Hostel!

Feb. 21st （SUN）HIROSHIMA JIGOZEN Oyster Festival

HIROSHIMA JIGOZEN Oyster Festival with a charity free market will be held in JIGOZEN.

Dates/Times: February 21 (Sun) 9:00 - 13:00

Place: Jigozen
(in front of the hiroden jigozen sta)

It takes about 1 hour by street car from Hana hostel.
jigozen sta is 3 stops before miyajima-guchi sta(the last sta)

Feb 10 (Wed) Reggae Live@Koba

Reggae live will be in bar Koba on the 10th of February from 8pm. Koba is a cool place to enjoy a drink, some foods, and music. They hosts live acts by local artists. It's in a concrete building with a pool of water by the entrance, just behind Stussy.

Get into a reggae groove!!

* Admission: just your donation!!
* Address: 3F Rego Bld, 1-4 Naka-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi 730-0037
* Dates/Times: Feb 10 (Wed) around 8pm


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Feb.11th(Thu) and Feb.13th-14th(Sat-Sun) Oyster Festivals!!

★Feb.11th(Thu) at Kure city

TIME: 10AM - 3PM

Take the JR Kure line to Kure station. (about 40min)
From the station, it's about 15min walk to the festival site.



★Feb.13th(Sat) and 14th(Sun) at Miyajima Island
TIME: 10AM - 3 PM

Held in the open square in front of the pier in the island.

Now is the great season for oysters!!