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Hello, this is Mio.
 
Yesterday, we were talking with one guset about Onsen, the Japanese hot spring,because she were going to Kyushu the famous area of hot spring.
 
There are some hot spring areas throughout Japan.

Of course, in Hiroshima you can try them.

In Miyajima,the Ryokan hotels supply hot springs and some of them offer a day package of bathing for day visitors,not to mention for hotel guests.

 

Miyahama Onsen the area close to Miyajima is also the hotspring facility built on a low hill along ROUTE 2.
You can enjoy the spa with a nice view of the Inland Sea.
 
For many visitors to Japan the onsen is a somewhat unfamiliar territory that they tend to overlook.
However, when you take a onsen, you have the opportunity to relax and and rid yourself of stress.
Moreover the onsen's chemical components stimulate your body in an integrated way.
 
Actually I used to work at a traditional onsen ryokan hotel,
so if you have any questions about onsen, please do not hesitate to ask me!

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Hello, this is Mio.
 
Do you think it's hard to travel in Japan because of the expencive prices?
Indeed it is correct. One tomato is 200 yen at SevenEleven,

However there are some places to get nice things very cheaply in Japan.
It's a flea market.
At a flea market one T-shirt is 100 yen, one tea set is 50 yen and some rubbish is free!
Some flea markets are held on every other weekends in HIroshima city,
You may make a great find.

↓ Senda Washoi Festival.
     Place: Higashi Senda Park (In front of the Nissekibyoin-mae Station of Hiroden)
     Time: 9:00AM- 2:00PM, 26th of May, 9th of June, 26th of June...
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Hello, this is Mio.

 

Today I introduce you the Japanese performing art KAGURA.

 

When you think about Japanese traditional performance arts, what comes to mind?

Kabuki and Noh are popular and Kagura is olso one of them.

Originally Kagura was a dance and a music dedicated to the Japanese shrine.

Today, Kagura has evolved in many directions and becomed a popular entertainment.

You can enjoy Kagura easily because the story of Kagura is simply understood and its dance is impressive.

The Chugoku region (Hiroshima, Shimane, Okayama, Yamaguchi, Tottori) is one of the most active area of Kagura in Japan.

The specific character of this regioni is powerful performances of high artistry with luxurious costumes.
You can enjoy the Kagura stages in the spot below.
 
Kagura Monzen Toujimura
4627 Hongo, Midori-cho, Akitakata-shi. Hiroshima
60 min : by bus from Hiroshima station
 
Arifuku Onsen
711-1 Arifuku Onsen, Gotsu-shi, Shimane
150 min : by bus from Hiroshima station
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Hello, this is Mio.

 

Today is the last day of Japanese Golden Week.

Did you enjoy the holiday?
Or were you in trouble because it was difficult to reserve a hotel and a long-distance bus?
 
The ferries to Miyajima were full of passengers during the Golden Week.
and I was afraid they would have sank in the Setonaikai Sea :)
 
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In our hostel, there were many guests throughout the holiday. Thank you, everyone!
 
After the Golden Week, the crowdedness is calm down
and then you can stay and go sightseeing Miyajima more confortably now.

 

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Hello . this is Hajime .

This page is the last I write .

So, It's my graduation today.

Thank you for meeting me !!
I learned a lot of things from guests and staff in Backpakers Miyajima !!

I'm gonna move to Osaka guest house (Base point osaka:http://www.basepoint-osaka.com/?lang=en) 

Hope see you again guys !!!

Thanks again ☆

Hajime

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Hello !! this is Hajime .

Japanese long holiday 'Golden week' was begun from 28th Apr .

you know , alomost worker doesn't have long holiday except summer holiday , New year and Golden week !!!

So they 'll chance to go travel somewhere at these time !!

Be carefull , these days will be full in hostel .

But for now , fortunely , We have some bed on Golden week except 3th,4th May .(29th Apr , upload this )

If you wanna go somewhere , Come on~~!!!

Here is confortable, enjoyable , funny hostel !!!!

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Hajime
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Hello, this is Mio.

I took a day trip to Kure last week.
Kure is located in the south-west of Hiroshima pref,
It takes 40 min by JR local train from Hiroshima station.
 
Kure is famous as a city of shipbuilding and there is one of the bases of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
 
Therefore, there are some museums and parks related to ships.
Yamato Museum is one of them. It is a museum of shipbuilding.
Its main exhibit is the one-tenth scale model of the battleship Yamato.
This is a model but the length is 26.3 meter!
 
 

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Moreover, you can learn the history of Kure and the technology of shipbuilding.
 
JMSDF Kure Museum is located on the other side of the street.
You can see a submarine "AKISHIO" at close range.
 
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There are not only the exibits but the real submarines and ships of JMSDF in Kure.

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Why don't you go on a trip to Kure?

Yamato museum
 
JMSDF Kure museum
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Happy thing happened!

I was talking to the couple from Melbourne, Australia ( acutually they are Kiwi! ) about how much I miss Melbourne, then the girl gave me an Aussie chocolate!!

Sooooo happy!!!

Thank you Koreen!!

Go Blues!!! :P

 

Ayako

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Hello , This is Hajime !!!

I have a goooood news !!

Our owner Hisa made 2nd hostel in Dougo , Ehime pref !!!!!!!

This name is `Onsen yado Dougo-ya`

It's going to open from the beginning of April .

It's totaly difference building , Backpackers Miyajima .

Just come and try it !!!!!!!!


Facebook page :http://www.facebook.com/onsendougoya?ref=stream#!/onsendougoya

Hajime
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Hello , This is Hajime .

I'm so sad because Our staff Ryu left from Backpakers Miyajima today ......

Thanks for giving hospitality to many guests , Ryu!!!!!

Hope see you again ☆

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