News from JUYOH HOTEL

Japanese style bath for privte use

2010-06-08T02:22:00.001+09:00

The renovation work is done and we now have a Japanese style bath for private use on the 10th floor.

This bath is for 1 person ( or 2 people on request).

You can enjoy the great night view of Tokyo from the bath.

The bath is available for the below hours for 300yen/person (with a free body towel);
6pm - 7pm
7:30pm - 8:30pm
9:30pm - 10:30pm
11pm - 12pm
6:30am - 7:30am
8am - 9am
Make a reservation at the front desk!

More showers! New toilets!

2010-01-18T00:49:00.013+09:00

Starting January 26, the renewal work of our facilities will get under way. The toilets will be completely renewed and more showers will be installed at the same time.
We will have both "MEN'S ROOM" and "WOMEN'S ROOM" on each floor and more showers will be installed so you won't have to wait in line for your turn.

We offer the discount rates to make up for any inconvenience you might experience while the renewal work is under way.

For the period between January 26 and March 20,
your room rates will be
3,000yen/night for a single room
6,000yen/night (3,000yen each) for a Japanese style twin room
6,400yen/night (3,200yen each) for a western style twin room

Pictures and video of "三國重奏", the event on June 7

2009-06-11T23:58:00.020+09:00

Go directly to YouTube Live Performance : 三國重奏

At 7pm, Shimpei declared the opening of the event.

The audience in the lobby

Tomoko-san is playing the keyboard in Kimono.
Can you see?

eric, playing his original music.

"Thank you" from Tomoko-san at the end of the live performance.

Tatsuya, Yusuke, Shimpei, the backroom boys were having fun in their own way.
Seeing this picture, Simon called them The 20th Century Boys. Yes, they are at least 10 years old, Simon.

Take a listen to eric's music.
You can also watch the video of the event on the below YouYube site;
Live Performance : 三國重奏

三國重奏　Live Music + Japanese Dance

2009-05-23T01:05:00.010+09:00

Shimpei is going to produce "三國重奏 -初陣- Sangokujuso first battle", a live event at our hotel's lobby.

The date is June 7 (Sun) 19:00

There will be live music and Japanese dance performance. A dancer in Kimono will perform traditional Japanese dances.

Click on the below poster for a larger image;

For datails, refer to Shimpei's below website;
http://coralgalaxy.weblike.jp/sangokujuso/

Check out eric's beautiful music below. He is going to play more at the event;

三社祭 Sanja Matsuri Festival

2009-04-22T16:09:00.009+09:00

Sanja Matsuiri, one of the biggest annual events in the large Asakusa area is going to be held for;
May 15 (Fri) Evening - May 17 (Sun)
this year.
Our neighbourhood is one of the member communities and you will see the portable shrine of our neighbourhood being carried by young local people during the weekend.

Come and see, and join the fesitval.

Cherry blossoms are here

2009-03-22T03:17:00.014+09:00

Spring in Japan comes with Sakura, cherry blossoms.

People enjoy watching cherry blossoms in the park, in the riverside, in any nearby place where you can find cherry trees.

Sumida koen park, 15 minutes walk away from JUYOH HOTEL is one of the popular Sakura spots in Tokyo.

Bigger map
Sukura matsuri, cherry blossom festival is going to be held there for April 4, April 5.

Info about "Sakura in Japan" from japan-guide.com

Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts the blooming dates in each region every year.

Forecast of cherry blossom blooming dates in 2009

Tokyo International Anime Fair 2009

2009-03-11T01:29:00.005+09:00

Tokyo International Anime Fair 2009 is going to be held soon!

Venue	TOKYO BIG SIGHT (East Exhibition Halls No. 4,5 and 6)
Period	March 18 (Wed), to March 21 (Sat), 2009 　Business Day: March 18 - 19 (visitors with business purpose only) 　Public Day: March 20 - 21 (open to the general public) 　10:00-18:00 (except on March 21 to close at 5:30pm)

For datails, refer to;
http://www.tokyoanime.jp/en/

What about a museum?

2009-02-06T01:47:00.006+09:00

Roughly speaking, JUYOH HOTEL is located in Ueno/Asakusa area.
If you take a train at Minamisenju, our train station, you get to Ueno in less than 10 minutes.

Ueno area is famous for the park and various kinds of museums are surrounding the park.

For more information about the park;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ueno_Park

Click here for a large map

節分　Setsubun

2009-01-26T16:58:00.009+09:00

The 3rd of February is the day of Setsubun (節分). We celebrate the beginning of Spring by throwing roasted soybeans within and around house in the evening of Setsubun day (Feb.3).

Temples and shrines are no exceptions. Celebrities are invited to temples and shrines and take part in the bean-throwing event.

Go to a popular temple like Sensoji temple and Zoujouji temple in the afternoon on Feb.3, you will see celebrities throwing beans to the congregation.

平成二十一年　大相撲初場所

2009-01-09T20:03:00.009+09:00

2009 January Grand Sumo Tournament

The new year grand tournament is going to be held on:
Jan.11 (Sun) thru Jan.25 (Sun)
Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan
JUYOH HOTEL - 10 min walk - Minamisenju - 10min: Subway Hibiya line - Akihabara - 5min JR Sobu line - Ryogoku

For more info, visit their website;
http://www.sumo.or.jp/eng/index.html
What is sumo?
Go to the article in Wikipedia

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In Tokyo, we still have a lot to see in December

2008-12-01T02:39:00.008+09:00

Major streets and popular spots are glittering now. The places are decorated by thousands of lights and those illuminations are attracting visitors until the late December.

Check out the list of the illuminations on the below website:

http://gojapan.about.com/od/christmasinjapan/tp/tokyochristmas.htm

江戸東京博物館　The Edo-Tokyo Museum

2008-10-07T19:01:00.008+09:00

October 7 was the opening day of the special exhibition, "Printed Treasures: Highlights from the Museum of Fine Arts,BOSTON" at the Edo-Tokyo Museum.

You can see how Ukiyo-e started and developed in Edo era, which lasted for 260 years from 1603.

For more information about the exhibition and the history of Ukiyo-e, check out the below official site:
http://www.ukiyoeten.jp/eng/index.html

The Edo-Tokyo Museum

The museum viewed from Ryogoku station.

Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 08

2008-07-30T02:18:00.009+09:00

The annual fireworks display was held on July 27 this year.
These are pictures of the event.

Extra fireworks. Our staff with our guests on the rooftop.

Hozuki Ichi

2008-07-12T01:44:00.002+09:00

Hozuki Ichi was held at Sensoji Temple on July 9 and 10.These are pictures of the event.

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