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In & around Sakura House Kyoto Imadegawa
Whether you would be studying, working or traveling overseas for a long period of time, finding the right place to allow you to comfortable establish yourself is certainly a matter that requires time and patience. Ideally it would have to be a place close to school and/or work, with at least a supermarket close by, proximity to public transport to move around the city, tour and meet up with friends, and of course it shall help if it is a place that reflects the culture of the city. Luckily, if in search of such a place in Kyoto, then Sakura House Kyoto Imadegawa may deserve to be looked at. Kyoto […]
Top 3 Sakura House accommodations to view the cherry blossoms ( 2019 )
Cherry blossom season is just around the corner ), starting mid March and through April. The top 3 places I would recommend to have a close and nearby view of the cherry blossom are shown below. Sakura House Nakano Sakaue ** There is river right across and behind the building has cherry blossom tress all lined up on a street. When the wind blows, it has a magical vibe because, the petals from the cherry blossom would fly around ( a scene you would see in an anime ). click the link to see more details of this place https://www.sakura-house.com/en/B00126/2/room Sakura House Shibuya Sendagaya, Sakura House Yoyogi Koen […]
Feburary in Kyoto
February brings its own set of events and wonders to Kyoto as the temperatures start to rise to warmer days and some of the awaited spring flowers start to slowly flowrish. Down below is a slight description of the things that one can await while in the old capital city of Japan during this month. Out with the old, in with the new Part of the New Year celebrations, the Setsubun Festivals held all around the shrines in the city shall provide a highlight to the vibrating culture alive during the 2nd month of the year. Events vary slightly from shrine to shrine, but one of the most recommended […]
Kyoto with Kids
When travelling with family, it can be difficult to find a place large enough to let the kids move around and also fit everyone comfortably. Ina country like Japan, known for its narrow streets and one room apartments, this certainly is the case. Nonetheless, particularly in Kyoto, there is one place that can certainly meet your needs, whether they be finding a place spacious enough, comfortable enough for a large group, or practically located to not waste much time getting places. Fortunately, our “machiya” house of Sakura House Kyoto Imadegawa meets all these requirements while keeping you in the historical ambiance that characterizes this culturally rich city. That being said, […]
Life in a share house | Sakura House
Being away from your home country and living in Japan means you may miss out on the family or friend gatherings during the holiday season. For those foreign guests that live in shared accommodation such as guest house or share house at Sakura House, residents have regular gatherings such as Christmas dinners, which really help one to overcome that common home sickness and feel at home away from home. From my personal experience of having lived in Japan for over 8 years, when it comes to foreigners and what they eat for example for Christmas Eve dinners, chicken or pizza is a must ! I have always wondered why these […]
Printing and Copying services at Japanese convenient stores | Sakura House
Back in my country, most house holds in the city would have a home printer/scanner in order to avoid the costly service of printing or scanning documents, pictures etc outside. In Japan, due to the small sized and compact houses, having an item such as a printer/scanner would be take up so much space. Therefore, in Japan, it is more economical to go out to acquire this service at the convenient stores such as 7 eleven, family mart. I personally using service when I print the pictures that I take. Let me give you an idea of the prices When it comes to making a copy or print […]
Kyoto in January
Each month the city of Kyoto receives a large number of tourists from all around the world, some of them for the first time and others come to experience the city during another time of the year. It certainly is so that Kyoto changes every month with its many events and seasonal beauty, and this time we shall focus on the marvels that January bring to the old capital city of Japan. The new year has just begun and many people are looking forward to discovering a new corned of the world. Japan continues to amaze with its unique culture and attractive natural scenery, without mentioning the wide range of […]
The Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple | Sakura House
To most foreigners, whenever we hear place ” Tsukiji “, the first thing that pops into our head is the ” Fish Market ” right? However, most foreigners do not know that Tsukiji is also famous for the ” Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple “which is also registered as a National Treasure of Japan. The Temple was designed by Chuta Ito who actually had visited India many times prior to designing this. Over the weekend, I decided to go for a troll in the streets to admire at the architecture ( as I am a huge fan of Architecture ) and I came across a unique Temple like no other . […]
Travel to Nikko – Travel tips for Muslims Travelers | Sakura House
Last weekend I had the chance to travel to Nikko, for the very first time and I have some wonderful information for the Muslim community. To be honest with you, since I came to Japan in 2009, I have notice a gradually increase of Muslims travelling together in Japan and going to more localized areas such as Nikko. Based on my Malaysian friends experiences, I was told that, the reason why some Muslim travelers found it to be a bit hard to be adventurous ( meaning travel outside Tokyo into really local areas ) is because, they were not really sure what kind of ingredients where used in […]
FREE Illumination site at Shinjuku | Sakura House
One of the main attractions that you will come across during the winter time in Japan are the illuminations. One of my favorite spots to visit and take pictures of the illuminations after work is located right in Shinjuku ( South gate behind the bus terminal ), which is also close to our head office. The cool thing about this place, you actually have many places to sit、vending machines and cafes where you can get hot drinks. Also, for those of you who are working late and do not really have time to spend with your partner, this place can be your last minute resort to save your day […]
