Kinwashi Tour Japan Thread

• kinwashi

  13 Feb 13, 17:59

  Come to ASO..never try this sausages,

  please dont say you been there before.

   

  

• kinwashi

  13 Feb 13, 18:06

  What about buying back a box of this....Horse Steak from MT Aso Kumamoto.

   

  You may love this.

  

• kinwashi

  13 Feb 13, 18:07

  What about a box of this Basashi Steak from Aso Kumamoto.

  You may like this.

   

  

• kinwashi

  13 Feb 13, 18:11

  No budget,  than buy this smaller packages, also not bad,

  Basashi from Mt Aso Kumamoto....Yen 530 only.

   

  

• kinwashi

  13 Feb 13, 18:13

  More here for you to choose, take your time.

   

  

• kinwashi

  13 Feb 13, 18:16

  With curry better still.

   

  

• kinwashi

  14 Feb 13, 22:00

  

• kinwashi

  14 Feb 13, 22:00

  

• kinwashi

  14 Feb 13, 22:07

  http://www.tartoinjapan.com/en/blog_post-42-aso.html

• kinwashi

  14 Feb 13, 22:08

  

• kinwashi

  14 Feb 13, 22:09

  

• kinwashi

  14 Feb 13, 22:16

  Scenes of cherry blossoms    Kumamoto Castle   Kumamoto Castle, built by Lord Kato Kiyomasa in 1607, is one of the three outstanding castles of Japan. Every spring the castle draws more than 10,000 visitors, many of whom enjoy blossom-viewing parties under the 600 cherry trees on the castle grounds.  Peak season for viewing : late March to early April  Admission fee: adults 500 YEN (children 200 YEN)  Group Discount(over 30): adults 300 YEN (children 180 YEN)  Open daily 8:30am to 5:30pm, March through November  - 4:30pm  Closed: 12/29 - 12/31  Transportation: 15 minutes drive from Kumamoto Station  Parking capacity: 57 large buses (500 YEN/2hours), 160 cars (200 YEN/2hours) For more information contact:Kumamoto Castle Administrative Office PHONE :  096-352-5900 / FAX : 096-351-2954

  Azaleas    Sensui-kyo Valley, Aso Mountains highlands   In Sensui-kyo Valley in the Aso Mountains the visitors can see more than 50,000 wild Miyama-Kirishima azaleas unique to Kyushu. At the peak of the flowering  season in May, entire mountainsides appear to be washed in pink hues. Sensui-kyo(the Valley of intoxication) comes from a legend in which even a powerful wizard was intoxicated by the beauty of this scene.  Peak season for viewing: Sensui-kyo Valley middle May, Aso Mountains Highlands late May to early Jun  Transportation:Sensui-kyo Valley 80 minutes drive from Kyushu Expressway Kumamoto Interchange, Aso Mountains Highlands 90 minutes drive from Kyushu Expressway Kumamoto Interchange  Parking: 50 cars (Aso –sanjo) For more information contact:Aso tourismassociation PHONE :  0967-32-1960

  Autumnal Leaves   Kikuchi Glen   This glen at the headwaters of the Kikuchi River is a very popular spot for enjoying the autumn foliage. Comfortable paths of up to four kilometers offer the visitor a refreshing stroll.   Peak season for viewing; Late October to early December  Transportation: 45 minutes drive from Kyushu Expressway Kikusui Interchange  Parking: Toll parking not nearby For more information contact:kikuchi City Commerce,Industory,and Sightseeing Section PHONE :  0968-25-1111 / FAX : 0968-25-0513

  Sailling Ship  Ashikita Town, Ashikita-gun   Experiencing dragnet fishing, guests can return ashore with their fresh harvest or if they prefer, have their catch prepared and served right on board.  Operating period: April through November (reservation required)  Closed on Tuesdays and second Saturdays  Charge: 40,000 YEN  per ship  Passenger capacity: 12  Time required: 3 hours * Foreign language For more information contact:Tourist Utase Boat Association PHONE :  0966-82-3936 URL: http://www.ashikita-t.kumamoto-sgn.jp/

  Dolphin watching     Itsuwa Town, Amakusa-gun   About 300 dolphins inhabit in Tsuji Island’s offshore, Ituswa town Amakusa Shimoshima and Fishing boats are often used for dolphin watching.  Dolphins are complete wild but the boatman will change the route as dolphins’ home range.  5 to 10 minutes after leaving the Futae port, a group of dolphins will swim along the boat and sometimes show dynamic jumping at very close to the boat.  Boarding: 2,500 YEN (adults)  1,500 YEN (children) For more information contact:Itsuwa town tourism association  PHONE :  0969-33-1200

  Experiencing Balloon Rides      Aso Town, Aso-gun   Visitors can enjoy a”walk”in the sky and admire the grand view of Aso in the captive balloon. (reservation required)  The ride provides an excellent view of the Five Peaks of Aso and pastoral landscape.  Ride is available with 8 people or more, and fee is 1,890 YEN per person.  Charge: 1,890 YEN  per adult  Open (information desk): 9:00am to 6:00pm  Balloon operating time: 6:00 or 7:00  Closed: Thursdays  Transportation: 70-minute drive from the Kyushu Expressway Kumamoto Exit. * Foreign language service: English For more information contact:Aso Nature Land PHONE :  0967-32-4196 / FAX : 0967-32-0727

• kinwashi

  14 Feb 13, 22:19

   

  The whole area of Kumamoto   There are 43 golf courses that are unique with view in Kumamoto prefecture. There are various courses: the one close to the Kumamoto Airport, which gives convenient transport, the one gives various sights such as significant view of Aso and Ariake sea, the one designed and supervised by famous professional golfer, etc.  After enjoying playing in nature, wash away sweat in a spa and have your fill of Kumamoto fresh and delicious local dishes For more information contact:Kumamoto prefectural tourist federation PHONE :  096-325-6360

  Fruits picking      Aso Machi, Aso-gun   As we know Kumamoto as the land of fruits, you can enjoy seasonal fruits picking.  Strawberry picking in spring (Aso, Kumamoto North area), blueberry in summer (Soyo-cho, Aso), apples (Aso), grapes (Aso, Kumamoto, Kumamoto north south areas), chestnut (Kumamoto North South areas) for autumn and also orange (Kinpo Yamaititai in Kumamoto, Kumamoto south area) in winter.  Foreign language service: no  Foreign language information: no For more information contact:Kumamoto Prefectural tourist Federation PHONE :  096-325-6360 / FAX : 096-325-6362

  Experiencing the Yamaga Toro (Lantern) Festival    Yamaga City   The lantern festival is held annually on August 15th and 16th in Yamaga City The Fuji Hotel provides opportunities for female guest to try on festival costumes and learn the traditional dance.  Date: throughout the year  Charge: No charge for hotel guests  Time: 30 minutes The Fuji Hotel PHONE :  0968-43-4146 / FAX : 0968-43-3785 The Yamaga New Grand Hotel PHONE :  0968-43-8111 / FAX : 0968-43-4172

  Yachiyo za    Yamaga City   A theater built in 1916 (Meiji 43).  It was temporary closed due to superannuation. But after designation as a national important cultural asset (1988) (Showa 63), it was through complete restoration.  It is now open for a field trip, except when Kabuki performance or concerts is held.  There is a reference hall Yumekozo next to Yachiyo za, which exhibits stage properties.  Charge:520 YEN For more information contact:Yachiyo za PHONE :  0968-44-4004 URL: http://www.yachiyoza.com/

  Aso Fire Festival     Aso Town / Ichinomiya Town   This festival indicates coming of spring in Aso.  Returning gods are welcomed with blazing bundies swung in large circles at the end of straw ropes.  The Aso Furumai Festival in Aso Town and the Hifuri Festival in Ichinomiya are two major performances.  Aso Furumai Festival : early March  Hifuri Festival: late March  Charge: Free  Time: 20 minutes  Foreign language service: No For more information contact:Aso Fireworks executive committee PHONE :  0967-24-5117 / FAX : 0967-24-5119

  Seiwa Bunraku   Seiwa Village   Bunraku is a puppet show performed with shamisen accompaniments and unique narration called Joruri.  It ranks with Noh and the Kabuki as Japanese classic entertainment.  Bunraku was handed down as a folk entertainment for praying for rich harvest from a troupe to the villagers in the end of Edo period in Seiwa village, Kumamoto Prefecture.  Then, it was specified as a prefecture important intangible cultural asset.  Seiwa Bunraku Kan introduces the history of bunraku and has a private theater which holds regular performance every 2nd and 4th Sundays.  Charge: Age at over high school  420 YEN  Regular performance ticket: Age at over high school 1,260 YEN   For more information contact:Seiwa Bunraku ken PHONE :

• kinwashi

  15 Feb 13, 22:19

  So this Sweet Dumpling Suddenly?

  Know what is this from Kumamoto?

   

  http://www.mayomidou.jp/SHOP/s20.html

• kinwashi

  15 Feb 13, 22:20

  [12 pieces] sweet dumpling suddenly  View larger image [12 pieces] sweet dumpling suddenly  Price: 1,890 yen (tax included) Order number:  Individual I inquire about this item Recommend by e-mail to friend Mobile page   Dumpling suddenly familiar in Kumamoto.  Please enjoy the taste of dumplings suddenly proud of the reading hall.  Hokuhoku your potatoes with lots have Western-style finish to the wind sweet potato.  To enjoy a sense of fresh mochi rice cakes, we delivered in cool flight.  This item will be delivered in cool flight (frozen). â–  (sweet potato) suddenly Name dumpling flour potato starch grain raw materials â–  Ann  vegetable oil butter salt sugar (Sweet) containing content â–  12 months the number (below -18 ℃) â–  How to save refrigeration required us â–  How Meshiagari  one in the microwave. Please warm 2 minutes.  (. Varies depending on the model time)  if the microwave ※, and not put the notch  there is a risk of explosion. Always cuts  Please put.  Was put on a pot with boiling water, put 2.  (not open) into the bag remains,  please boil for 5 minutes. â–  Please as soon as possible after opening-thawing. â–  180 days than in manufacturing frozen vacuum expiration date  is two days after thawing ※ page top

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• kinwashi

  15 Feb 13, 22:24

  All Suddenly, All here.

  Which one you like, Suddenly?

   

  th description photos only

  Of 4 to 1 (total)

  [Total of 12 pieces suddenly dumpling Sweet potatoes CHESTNUT]  1,890 yen (tax included) Suzanne also introduced! Dumpling suddenly famous in great favorite of Keroro.  Dumpling suddenly from the "potato" tradition  "sweet potato" Ratingå ‚reading the original staff of  "chestnut" Winter limited  enjoy three completely different taste!  Are willing to souvenir! [12 pieces] chestnut dumplings suddenly  1,890 yen (tax included) Winter chestnut dumplings suddenly limited.  Raw chestnuts made ​​of pesticide-free, contains Gororito Kumamoto Prefecture.  Flavor of chestnut spread mouthful the moment you eat,  it is a taste of autumn-winter Hokuhoku happy.  Do not miss the "chestnut suddenly" busy season of chestnut query even if the end! ! ! [12 pieces] sweet dumpling suddenly  1,890 yen (tax included) Some people have never eaten If you've suddenly eat dumplings,  nephew Suites also a new sense of the world I would like you to eat at least once.  Compatibility of piping hot bean paste and sweet potato with a potato in the western smoothly  is no doubt that you will be everyone addict. Staff NO1 in popularity! ! ! [12 pieces] potato dumpling suddenly 1,890 yen (tax included) Traditional dumpling suddenly put a proposal of not soggy sweet potato grain was steamed buns and plump skin of glutinous rice cake.  Once in Kumamoto is a gentle taste grandma had made.  Handmade sweets relief of non-use, artificial coloring, flavoring or preservatives of course.  Try it on souvenirs in Kumamoto.

  Of 4 to 1 (total)  

   

   

• kinwashi

  17 Feb 13, 18:32

  Tau Sar Pau from Japan.

  The story of Tau Sar Pau and the history  originated.

  Want to know?

  Stayed tune.

  

• kinwashi

  17 Feb 13, 21:37

  Manju mash.

  So this is the story of Tau Sar Pau from Japan

  Hearsay is like that.

  Meiji era ...

  Manju mash where is specialized in a steamed bun containing sake which is rare in the whole country lasting the fourth generation from the establishment of a business of the end of the Meiji era. This shop sign product "is" ten ã‚“ the "Long-established store "(unrefined sake) which let ferment with cloth, and to make it with a secret method with the US malted rice and grain of rice (slope steamed bun) Full-scale, mash is unique to mix; is excellent; is fragrant.; the characteristic that is the first height. With the sweetness that I go, and the bean jam is refined of the inside, there are many local fans, and popularity is high for the tourist who buys it if soil is from it. In addition, in oil is popular. Appetizing light brown skin and a fragrant flavor are attractive bun mash "the deep frying steamed bun" which lifted up.

• kinwashi

  17 Feb 13, 21:42

  No probelm, if you never understanding the explanation in english.

  As long as you know you are hungry, Tau Sar Pau also available in Japan.

   

  This below also looked like Tau Sar Pau.

   

  

• kinwashi

  17 Feb 13, 21:45

  Kyoto, Fushimi writes down the place name with "Fushimi" in the Edo era; with "Fushimi" ...

  The area where high quality water springs out so as that Kyoto, Fushimi writes down the place name with "Fushimi" in the Edo era and read with "Fushimi." It is a steamed bun containing sake which I go and wrap bean jam and steam it and gave which did it with the cloth which I kneaded "a pure rice size brewing sake from the finest rice wine cellar fireman's standard" (wearing class) which is a warehouseman of one "white Kikusui" and Fushimi of the signature water, the representative liquor of the storehouse of the Toyosawa head office into plainly. The mellow wet cloth which it is fragrant, and drift and fluent good old taste to go, and that bean jam is good at all and is correct that cooked a flavor of Shozu, Hokkaido carefully. It is the home of the liquor, a Local specialty cake like Kyoto, Fushimi.

   

  So the above is from Kyoto.

• kinwashi

  17 Feb 13, 21:51

  At Kumamoto,

  we take a night break over in this pension.

  Pension is a homestay in Japan. not your retirement fund.

   

  http://www.hotzebra.com/hotel.php?id=422334

• kinwashi

  17 Feb 13, 21:58

  At this Highland,

  there are a few of this kind of pensions.

  like this, below,  all are doing the same kind of business their own bungalow rented out if necessary at the peak period on holiday season, low season is their home.

   

   

  

• kinwashi

  18 Feb 13, 22:09

  

• kinwashi

  18 Feb 13, 22:09

  

• kinwashi

  18 Feb 13, 22:11

  This included one dinner, onsen, room stay, and one morning breakfast.

  At this pension, at this highland.