Charity Event!

This traditional flea market takes place once a month.
Besides selling the products, they will also cut up a whole tuna.

They will collect money to support Eastern Japan's restoration as well.

Date: June 4th
Hours: 10:00-12:00
Where(Map):http://www.digistyle-kyoto.com/event/cat395/post_748.html

Kibune Festival @Kibune Shrine

Ceremony of thanksgiving to honor the God of Water will be held at Kibune Shrine. Kibune village is older than Kyoto.

From around 11:00, prayers are offered for a good harvest.
At about 13:00 a mikoshi (portable shrine) is carried along the river.
And around 15:00 prayers are offered for the health of children.

Access to Kibune Shrine from Kyoto Hana Hostel

Keihan Line Shichijo station to Demachiyanagi station,
Eizan Electric Railways Demachiyanagi station to Kibune station.
Kyoto Bus Kibune-iki to Kibune bus stop.
Walk 20 minutes.

SWEEEEEEEEETS

*sweet chestnut　cream cake
*the company is originally from Kitayama, Kyoto.
*creamy, contains little bit of brandy
*makes girls happy:)
*You will be addicted:)


MALEBRANCHE Cafe Kyoto ISETAN bld. 6F

Jishu Matsuri

Hello everyone.
Sakura season has been over.
Have you visited any fun spots in Kyoto yet?
If not, Jishu　Matsuri at Kiyomizu temple is coming on the 5th of May.
People who dressed up as ancient times such as close for woman, warrior (musha), children parade down ninen zaka street and sannen zaka street.

DATE: 5th of May, 2011
TIME:13:00～
PLACE:parade starts from Jishu jinja in Kiyomizu temple

For more information about Jishu jinja shrine↓↓
http://www.suite101.com/content/the-kiyomizu-temple-in-kyoto-a65110