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Spring Rose Festa at Jindai Botanical Gardens
Flower gardens rich with the lovely scent of roses  The season of fresh green foliage is also when various spots in Tokyo bloom with the vibrant colors of roses. In Chofu, Jindai Botanical Gardens host the annual Spring Rose Festa, and on weekends open their doors in the early morning when roses are most fragrant. They also organize a variety of events around the theme of roses, like concerts in the rose garden, guided tours, morning tours for enjoying the aroma of the different roses (by reservation only), and lectures titled “The World of Old Roses.” When: May 11-26, 2013 Time: Weekdays 9:30am-5pm (Last entry until 4pm) Saturdays and Sundays 8am-8pm (Last entry until 7pm) *during the event Where: Jindai Botanical Gardens Address: 5-31-10 Jindaiji Moto-machi, Chofu-shi, Tokyo Access: Please get off the station 神代植物公園（前）”Jindai shokubutsu koen (mae)” It takes 20-25 minutes from each station.
JR South Exit from Kichijyoji st. (JR Chuo Line or Keio Inokashira Line) Take Odakyu bus(bound for Jindaiji Temple) No.4 from No.6 bus stop Take Odakyu bus(bound for Choufueki Kitaguchi) No.5 from No.6 bus stop Take Odakyu bus(bound for Choufueki Kitaguchi) No.6 from No.4 bus stop JR South Exit from Mitaka st. (JR Chuo/Sobu Line) Take Odakyu bus(bound for Jindaiji Temple) No.65 from No.3 bus stop Take Odakyu bus(bound for Choufueki Kitaguchi) No.56 from No.5 bus stop North Exit from Chofu st. (Keio Line) Take Keio bus(bound for Jindaiji Temple) No.34 from No.14 bus stop Take Keio bus(bound for Jindaiji Temple) No.34 from No.14 bus stop Take Odakyu bus(bound for Kichijyojieki) No.6 from No.13 bus stop Take Odakyu bus(bound for Mitakaeki) No.56 from No.13 bus stop North Exit from Tsutsujigaoka st. (Keio Line) Take Keio bus(bound for Jindaiji Temple) No.21 [Click the bus number, you can check the timetable. 平日 Weekdays, 土曜 Saturday, 休日 or 日曜&祝日 Sunday&Holiday] Tel: 042-483-2300 (Jindai Botanical Gardens Service Center) Parking: Yes (228 spots, 300 yen/h, charge 500 yen every 30 minutes after 1 hour) Others: Concerts, Guided tours, Morning tours, Illumination , Exhibition, Marchs, Workshops and Cafe
Spring Rose Festa http://www.gotokyo.org/en/tourists/topics_event/topics/130513/topics.html (EN)
Jindai Botanical Gardens http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index045.html (JP)
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SANJA MATSURI on May 17-19, 2013
SANJA MATSURI   When: May 17-19, 2013 Time: 1pm-3:30pm (May 17), 10am-5pm (May 18) and 6am-9pm (May 19) Address: Asakusa Jinja Shrine (2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo) Access: 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station (Toei Asakusa Line or Tobu Isesaki Line)
Sanjya Matsuri Asakusa Shrine Sanjya Matsuri |
Golden Week Events 2013!
 The end of April through around May 5, 6 is called Golden
Week (GW)
in Japan. There are many national holidays during this
period, and it's one of the busiest travel seasons in Japan. The national holidays making up the Golden Week
are: April 29th Showa Day (Showa no hi)
April 29 is the birthday of former Emperor
Showa, who died in the year 1989.
May 3rd Constitution Memorial Day (Kenpo Kinenbi) On this day in 1947, the new post war constitution was put into effect. May 4th Greenery Day (Midori no hi) The day is dedicated to the environment and nature. Families pray for the health and future success of
their sons by hanging up carp streamers and displaying samurai dolls, both
symbolizing strength, power and success in life. In 2013, weekends are
placed in a way to create two separate holidays of three and four days.
(C) japan-guide.com Many attractive events and festivals are planned across the country. Most areas have something going on. In Tokyo, check out the lists below in 2013! Enjoy Golden Week! Blowin' in the wind  Kabukiza KITTE marunouchi Madame Tussauds Tokyo Karuizawa Ice Park oak omotesando Shisui Premium Outlets 5 Must-See Events during Golden Week! 1. Open the Park: Mid Park Yoga at Tokyo Midtown
Event Schedule: [Morning Yoga] Date: May 3-6, 11 and 12, 2013, Hours: 9:30am - 11:00am (open at 9am) [Night Yoga] Date: May 1, 2, 8, 15 and 22, 2013, Hours: 7:30pm - 8:30pm (open at 7am) *Cancelled due to rain  On May 3 (11:00am-12:00pm), the special event to try to break the previous Guinness World Record for the longest yoga chain (202 people last year), which participants make the long line with taking a same pose, will be held! Don’t miss it! Fee: Free Capacity: First 500 applicants/day TEL: 03-3475-3100 (Tokyo Midtown Call Center) Where: on the grass at Tokyo Midtown Stations: Nogizaka, Roppongi Website: http://www.enjoytokyo.jp/shopping/event/804297/ (JP)
 Venus
Fort in Odaiba is holding a Hawaii Festival during Golden Week to celebrate its
11th anniversary. Festivities begin on the 27th, with the Hawaiian music
festival and a display of Polynesian dance and performances that will last into
the night. Aloha, together! Dates: April 27 - May 6, 2013 Hours: 11:00am - 9:00pm Fee: Free Where: VenusFort, Odaiba
Stations: Aomi/Tokyo Teleport, Yurikamome Line Website: http://www.enjoytokyo.jp/shopping/event/580617/ (JP)
 Event Schedule: April 5-May 6, 2013 (Light up time: 5:00pm-10:00pm) Where: in front of the entrance of Tokyo Tower Stations: Daimon, Hamamatsucho, Kamiyacho, Akabanebashi and Onarimon Other Events: Tokyo Warm Light 2013 (March 28 - May 26, 2013), Spring Go!Go! (April 26 - May 6, 2013) Let’s enjoy German giant beer, food and sweets in beer gardens!
4. Art Award Tokyo Marunouchi 2013  Presenting New Contemporary
Art Talent to the World Spectacular showcases by up-and-coming artists
Event Schedule: April 27 – May 26, 2013 Hours: 11:00am – 8:00pm Fee: Free Where: Gyoko-dori Underground Gallery Website: http://www.artawardtokyo.jp/2013/ja/ (JP)
Date: May 5,
2013 Hours: 10:00am –
4:00pm (Reservation from 10:00am to 12:00pm) Where: Bashamichi Station (Start/Goal point), Minatomirai Line Courses: 4 courses (5km, 5km, 10km, 7km) Capacity: 5,000 participants Fee: 1,000 yen (at the door)
Free Gift: Get a
free gift for all participants who get more than 5 stamps. Other Events in Yokohama: (near Yamashita Park, at 10:15am, May 3, 2013) (at Yamashita Park, May 2-5,
2013) (at Rinko Park, 10:00am-4:00pm,
April 29, 2013) (at
Yokohama Akarenga, 11:00am-9:30pm, April 26-May 6, 2013) African Festival 2013 (May
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Free Event: Yokozuna Deliberation Council Practice To Be Opened To the Public
 A
joint practice attended by all the top ranked rikishi is held for The Yokozuna
Deliberation Council, one of the Nihon Sumo Kyokai's two main advisory bodies,
before the start of each Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. Traditionally, these
training sessions were closed to everyone but the council members, Kyokai
officials, selected guests and the press but the Kyokai has decided to open up
some of these practices on a regular basis to the general public. (by Nihon Sumo Kyokai) When: Saturday April 27, 2013
Venue open: Around 7am (scheduled) * Depending on the current day's situation, venue may open earlier. Practice time: Around 7am-10:30am (scheduled) Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan Address: 1-3-28, Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo Access: 2-minute walk from West Exit, Ryogoku Station (JR Sobu Line) 5-minute walk from Ryogoku Station (Oedo Line)
Tel: 03-3623-5111 (Nihon Sumo Kyokai) Admission: Free Parking: No
Others: All seating is on a first come, first served basis.
No smoking, no alcoholic beverages during the practice session. ICT Recommend: You would better arrive at the venue before 7am if you want to get the box seats (4 guests). After watching the practice session, you will enjoy the Ryogoku Nigiwai Festival 2013 afternoon! Nihon
Sumo Kyokai Official Grand Sumo Website
 2013 May Grand Tournament (Tickets now on sale!) When: May
12 (Sun) – 26 (Sun), 2013 Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan 2013 May Tournament Ticket Information Arena Guide
1st Floor http://www.sumo.or.jp/kokugikan/img/1f.pdf (JP) 2nd Floor http://www.sumo.or.jp/kokugikan/img/2f.pdf
(JP) (C) 2013 Nihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved
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Cherry Blossoms Light-up at Rikugien Gardens
 Event Schedule: Fri. March 22 - Sun. April 7, 2013 Where: Rikugien Gardens Address: 6-16-3 Hon-komagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo TEL: 03-3941-2222 (Rikugien Garden Office) Access: 7-minute walk from Komagome Station (JR Line or Tokyo Metro Namboku Line) 10-minute walk from Sengoku Station (Toei Mita Line) Parking: No  Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm (Last entry until 4:30pm) *9am - 9pm during this event Closed: Year-end holidays (December 29 to January 1) Entrance fee: ¥300 (65 and over: ¥150) (No charge for primary school children or younger, and junior high school students living or attending school in Tokyo) *20% discount for groups of 20 and more Others: Sakura Chaya (tea house), Macha Chaya (tea house), Free Volunteer Guide (11am, 2pm) Rikugien Gardens (C) Rikugien Garden |
Midtown Blossom 2013 at Tokyo Midtown
 (C) Tokyo Midtown  Hinokicho Park next to Tokyo Midtown boasts approximately 150 cherry blossom trees (included
about 45 trees have taken over from former Ministry of Defense), averaging full bloom mid-March
to April. Not only enjoy viewing the cherry blossoms, but also have champagne and sparkling wine at Sakura
Sparkle Lounge, which trees will be illuminated
at night, magically different from daytime.
During the event, various exhibitions and decorations are also held, adding to the overall excitement! Event Schedule: Wed March 20 – Sun April
14, 2013
Where: Tokyo Midtown Address: 9-7-1, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo TEL: 03-3475-3100 (Midtown Call Center) Access: Direct link from Exit 8, Roppongi Station (Toei Oedo Line) Direct link via underground passageway from Exit 4a, Roppongi Station (Tokyo
Metro Hibiya Line)
3-minute walk from Exit 3, Nogizaka Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line) 10-minute walk from Exit 1, Roppongi 1-Chome Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line) Opening Hours: Shops 11am-9pm, Restaurants 11pm-12am  You
could feel traditional “Cherry blossom viewing” at stylish and urbanized mood
with rich wine, champagne and
original sweets. Served different menu on each time.
When: Wed March 20 – Sun April 14, 2013 (Cancelled in case of rain)
Time: 12pm-8pm (Café Time: 12pm-4pm, Lounge Time: 4pm-8pm)
Where: Midtown Garden Area along Sakura Street Cost: Free Capacity: 100 seats
Event organizer: Tokyo Midtown Cosponsored by: Veuve Clicquot Tel: 03-3475-3100 (Midtown Call Center) Just take a walk at beautiful night viewing illuminated trees. When: Wed March 20 – Sun April 14, 2013 (may extend the period)
Time: 5pm-11:30pm
Where: Midtown
Garden Area along Sakura Street (in front of Garden Terrace)
Cost: Free Event organizer: Tokyo Midtown Tel: 03-3475-3100 (Midtown Call Center)  You can enjoy tasting pink rosé wine as an expression thanks to everyone who joined on the opening day of Tokyo Midtown (served the first 500 applicants)! When: Sat March 30
Time: 11am
Where: Canopy Square Cost: Free Event organizer: Tokyo Midtown Tel: 03-3475-3100 (Midtown Call Center)  Produced by Aritaka Nakamura (flower artist). When: Wed March 20 – Sun April 14, 2013
Where: Around Information
Center, Tree Shower, Galleria 1st Floor
Cost: Free Event organizer: Tokyo Midtown Tel: 03-3475-3100 (Midtown Call Center)  Street
Museum
Exhibits by the 6 winners in Tokyo Midtown Award 2012. When: Wed March 20 – Sun April 14, 2013
Where: Plaza B1 Cost: Free Event organizer: Tokyo Midtown Tel: 03-3475-3100 (Midtown Call Center)  http://www.tokyo-midtown.com/en/design_art/21_21.html (EN) When: Wed March 20 – Sun April 14, 2013
Where: Plaza 1st Floor Cost: Free Event organizer: 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Tokyo Midtown Formative design artist: Kotaro Sekiguchi Tel: 03-3475-2121 (21_21 DESIGN SIGHT) Midtown Blossom
2013
Tokyo
Midtown
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Midtown (EN) Tokyo
Midtown (Official Website)
(C) All images from Tokyo Midtown
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Jindaiji Temple Daruma Ichi on March 3, 4
 You can enjoy seeing monks writing Sanskrit characters on new daruma dolls and old ones at the daruma doll eye-opening area in the precincts (9am-6pm), "Kigan" (praying ceremony) will be held at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm*, 3:15pm and 4pm. *The main hall is closed for the ceremony from 2pm. Jindaiji is the second oldest Temple in Tokyo, but for most people it is known for it's Soba noodles. There are over 20 Soba restaurants scattered around the Temple, you can enjoy the real flavor of Soba in their menu! If you have something sweets, you should try Soba Manjyu (Soba cake with red beans) in the pathway! When: March 3-4, 2013 Time: 9am-6pm Where: Jindaiji Temple Address: 5-15-1 Jindaijimotomachi, Chofu-shi, Tokyo TEL: 042-486-5511 (9am-5pm) Cost: Free  JR South Exit from Kichijyoji st. (JR Chuo Line or Keio Inokashira Line) Take Odakyu bus(bound for Jindaiji Temple) No.4 from No.6 bus stop (30 mins) Take Odakyu bus(bound for Choufueki Kitaguchi) No.5 from No.6 bus stop (30 mins) Take Odakyu bus(bound for Choufueki Kitaguchi) No.6 from No.4 bus stop (30 mins) JR South Exit from Mitaka st. (JR Chuo/Sobu Line) Take Odakyu bus(bound for Jindaiji Temple) No.65 from No.3 bus stop (25 mins) Take Odakyu bus(bound for Choufueki Kitaguchi) No.56 from No.5 bus stop (25 mins) North Exit from Chofu st. (Keio Line) Take Keio bus(bound for Jindaiji Temple) No.34 from No.14 bus stop (15 mins)  *Take Keio bus(bound for Jindaiji Temple) No.34 from No.14 bus stop (10 mins) *Take Keio bus(bound for Kichijyojieki) No.14 from No.14 bus stop (10 mins) *Take Keio bus(bound for Keirin Daigaku Hospital) No.35 from No.14 bus stop (10 mins) (*Please get off the station "Jindaiji Shogakko Mae") Take Odakyu bus(bound for Kichijyojieki) No.6 from No.13 bus stop (10 mins) Take Odakyu bus(bound for Mitakaeki) No.56 from No.13 bus stop (10 mins) North Exit from Tsutsujigaoka st. (Keio Line) Take Keio bus(bound for Jindaiji Temple) No.21 (15 mins) [Click the bus number, you can check the timetable. 平日 Weekdays, 土曜 Saturday, 休日 or 日曜&祝日 Sunday&Holiday] Daruma Doll Fair Jindaiji (Official Website) Daruma Doll (All Images@ Jindaiji Official Website) |
Kyoto Higashiyama Hanatouro at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo
 Higashiyama Hanatouro at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo You can enjoy seeing the "Special Night Illumination in Kyoto" in Tokyo! When: Feb 1- Feb 28, 2013 Time: After sunset Where: Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo (TEL: 03-3943-1111) (Image@ Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo) Address: 2-10-8, Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Access: 10-minute walk from 1a exit, Edogawabashi Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line) Take a bus bound for Shinjyuku Nishiguchi at Bus Treminal 5 from JR Mejiro Station Take a bus bound for Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo at Bus Treminal 8 (Kawamura Gakuen Mae) from JR Mejiro Station (JR Line) Price: Free Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Kyoto Higashiyama Hanatouro 2013 |
Ume Festival at Shiba Park on Feb 22-23
 Ume Festival at Shiba Park The park boasts approximately 70 mostly white and red plum blossom trees, averaging full bloom mid-February to early March. Festival highlights include Koto performances and the nodateopen-air tea ceremony (open to everyone). (Image@ Tokyoto Koen Kyokai) When: Feb 22-23, 2013 Time: 11am-3pm (cancelled in case of rain) Where: Shiba Park (Shiba Koen, Minato Ward) Address: Shiba-Koen 1/ 2/ 3/ 4-chome, Minato-ku, Toyko (Shiba Park Administration Office Tel: 03-3431-4359) Access: 12-minute walk from Hamamatsu-cho (JR line) 2-minute walk from Shiba-Koen or Onarimon (Mita line) 5-minute walk from Daimon (Asakusa line, Oedo line) 2-minute walk from Akabane-bashi (Oedo line) Shiba Park Ume Festival |
Bunkyo Ume Matsuri (Plum Festival)
 Bunkyo Ume Matsuri (Plum Festival) Best time to visit: February Mid- - February Late http://www.yushimatenjin.or.jp/pc/ume/ (JP)
(Image@ Bunkyo City)
Bunkyo Ume Matsuri (Plum Festival)http://www.gotokyo.org/en/kanko/bunkyo/event/bumefes.html |
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