June 29, 2012

An Antique Fair

An antique fair started in 1982.
Held on the first Sunday of the month from April to October.





 

Date:1st July (Sun). 
Time: 9:00-16:00
Place:Sanmachi street (5min from J-Hoppers)



The streets are temporarily closed to vehicles (called “pedestrians’ paradise”) and over 20 art dealers have stalls on the street.

You will enjoy looking at olden daily-life utensils while strolling down the street.

June 13, 2012

Hida Takayama ultra marathon

 Hida Takayama ultra marathon was held  in Takayama on 10th June for the first time ever.

Hida Takayama ultra marathon

It had 72kms and 100kms courses.There were 1017 people running.

Some guests went in for the event.

There should be the marathon for next year as well.

Why don't you take a part in the event for next year.

If we get the information ,we will update information by our blog or tweet of Hida Takayama J-hoppers.



Hideaki(JPN)run Hida Takayama ultra marathon (100kms)

Hideaki,Kitty,Akudaikan(JPN) run Hida Takayama Ultra marathon(100kms)

why don't you try a rickshaw ride??



For 2person

15min: 3,000 yen
30min: 5,000 yen
1 hour: 10,000 yen

It looks bit expensive.
I think you can have special memories!!

June 10, 2012

Public bath: Takanoyu!!

Have you tried Onsen?

If you like to take a bath, I recommend "Public bath (Sento)", also!!

In Edo period, most building were made of wood and there were a lot of fire.
 
Even ruling class "Bushi" are permitted to install a bath only in samurai residences called "Bukeyashiki." 

By the 18th century, sentos were loved by people as places not only for bathing but also as places for communicating with others.

Now, some " Sentos" produce their own, design-conscious,bathing goods, while others make the most of their "venues" and host events such as rakugo (traditional Japanese comic monologue performances), small concerts or yoga lessons. 

Although the sento may be changing its form a little, it may always remain a place for people to meet and communicate with others.

There is a Sento called "Takano-yu" in Takayama.
It is one of the old style one around here.




They sometimes have a event like special aroma bath.

Takano-yu
 

Big Map

Open   14:30-22:00

Closed on Wednesday

Fee: 400yen

They have small free rental towel