The former "Daibiru Main Building," which was completed in 1925 (Taisho 14) as the "Osaka Building" at the foot of Taminobashi Bridge on the banks of the Dojima River flowing north of Nakanoshima, was beautifully restored and reborn in February 2013 as the lower floors of a 22-story glass-walled building...
...The Naginata Hoko float leads the procession of floats in the Gion Festival, one of Japan's three major festivals, during the Yoiyoiyama (eve of the main festival)
The Gion Festival in Kyoto, one of Japan's three major festivals, takes place every summer in July. From July 1st to 31st each year, it unfolds throughout central Kyoto and around Yasaka Shrine (Higashiyama Ward). A variety of festival events unfold, including the Yamahoko procession and the Shinko-sai (July 17th)...
..."Gion Rakumi" is a casual small restaurant run by a renowned counter-style kappo (traditional Japanese restaurant).
Gion Rakumi, which opened on November 22, 2013, is a restaurant produced by the renowned Gion restaurant Gion Sasaki, and is run by Yasuo Kida, a former Sasaki chef. After enjoying the chef's choice course, which includes appetizers, a main dish, and sashimi, you can then...
...Discover a shocking taste with the diverse meat kaiseki cuisine featuring carefully selected wagyu beef at "Niku no Takumi Miyoshi"!
Nestled in a corner of Gion, Kyoto's geisha district lined with charming traditional townhouses, stands "Niku no Takumi Miyoshi," a wagyu kaiseki restaurant. Its luxurious appearance and the promise of a lavish dinner build anticipation and excitement. Having opened in 2005, it has been a renowned establishment for 10 years...
...「法観寺」の八坂の塔より石畳の道を歩み「清水寺」までぶらり散策
京都では、「八坂の塔」の呼称で親しまれ、祇園のシンボルでもある「法観寺(ほうかんじ)五重の塔」。 聖徳太子が夢で如意輪観音からお告げを受け建立した高さ46mの五重の塔(重文)は、日本初の賓塔となります。 その脇の三年坂(...
...Entering the "Gion Nishikawa" gate, we enjoyed a kaiseki lunch at this two-Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant.
Walking along Shimogawara Street, which leads to Yasaka Shrine (known as "Gion-san"), you'll find the kaiseki restaurant "Gion Nishikawa" quietly nestled in the back of an alley. The owner, Masayoshi Nishikawa, trained for many years at the renowned Gion restaurant "Gion Sasaki" before opening his own restaurant on January 22, 2009...
...「そうだ京都、行こう」と祇園祭に重ねての美食巡りで祇園の街へと京都旅行
京都の祇園町にある神社「八坂神社」。 通称として祇園さんとも呼ばれており、千百年の伝統を有する祭礼として、毎夏7月の祇園祭で知られています。 祇園祭とは、7月1日の「吉符入」にはじまり、31日の境内摂社「疫神社夏越祭」で...
...A review of my stay at "Dhara Devi Chiang Mai," a luxury resort hotel reminiscent of the Lanna Kingdom.
Located in Chiang Mai, an ancient city in northern Thailand often called the "Rose of the North," Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai is built with the concept of "city planning" from the Lanna Kingdom era, and is a walled city (a collection of settlements...).
...It's time to say goodbye to the wonderful resort hotel, "Dhara Devi Chiang Mai," with a heavy heart.
Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai is located in Chiang Mai, an ancient city in northern Thailand often called the "Rose of the North." Built with the concept of "city planning" from the Lanna Kingdom era, it is a walled city (a collection of settlements...).
...Dinner at "Ren," the most popular Japanese restaurant at "Dhara Devi Chiang Mai."
One of the joys of staying at a luxury resort hotel is the quality of its on-site restaurants. At "Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai," you can enjoy traditional Thai cuisine at the Thai restaurant "Le Grand La...".
..."Dhara Devi Chiang Mai" - A cake shop in Chiang Mai that's famous for its macarons.
Near the entrance gate of "Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai" is the hotel's attached shopping village, "Kad Dhara," which includes the Chinese restaurant "Fuji...".
..."Dhara Devi Chiang Mai" Thai Restaurant Le Grand Lanna Lunch Set
One of the joys of staying at a luxury resort hotel is the quality of its on-site restaurants. At "Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai," you can enjoy traditional Thai cuisine at the Thai restaurant "Le Grand La...".
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