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5 situations you’ll use your hanko in Japan

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This page shows some ordinary situations you’ll need your hanko in Japan. We have less opportunities to use a hanko (and employ the signature instead), but some situations require your own seal even today.

  1. Room rental

When you rent a room, several documents including your hanko can be accepted for the contract papers. This is the documents list for it.

* Certificate of residence
The city hall usually issues the documents. If you don’t have it, other documents like a passport and a certificate of enrollment will help.

* Proof of your income (e.g., Certificate of income and withholding tax)
The city hall usually issues the document. The certificate of income and withholding tax will be issued by your company.

* Documents for your surety
Not only you, but also your guarantor must submit the required documents in most cases.

* Your bank account passbook and hanko
When your house rent is draft on, your bank account passbook and the account number will be a necessary requirement.

* Money for the initial cost
You’ll mainly need to pay the agent charge, house insurance and the house rent for the first month.

  1. Job contract

It is necessary to stamp your hanko to prove your identity and admit the integrity of the contents in the contract papers.

  1. Bank account

To open a new bank account, several documents and your hanko are required to as proof of your identity. This is the documents list for it.

* Your identity documents
An identity document with your face photo and your address like a residence card, passport and driver’s license is necessary.

* Your hanko
Most banks require not only your signature but also your hanko stamp.

* Telephone number
Telephone number with which the bank can have contact is necessary.

You cannot open a new bank account if you have a short-term stay visa or you stay in Japan less than 6 months with a long-term stay visa.

  1. Official documents

Most of the official documents in Japan need hanko stamps to show the confidentiality and integrity of the paper.

  1. Marriage

You must stamp your hanko on the marriage registration paper. This is the documents list and process for your happy marriage.

-Documents list-

* Marriage registration
The city hall usually issues the documents. Take two or three to spare.

* Family register
The city hall usually issues the documents.

* Passport

* Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage
This is necessary for international marriage. It is issued at a foreign embassy or consulate of your motherland.

-Marriage registration process-

  1. Fill in the marriage registration paper and stamp your and your partner’s hanko. You will also need your own hanko. It is not permitted to use the same hanko as your partner. Moreover, the marriage registration papers require two different signatures and hanko stamps by the people who are acting as witnesses. Anybody can be used, as long as is s you can rely on him/her.
  1. Submit the four documents above to the city hall. It is recommended to take your identity card or document and your hanko, just to make sure. Remember that you must translate the Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage.

Check out this page about “Basic Hanko information”.

Basic Hanko information (in simple Japanese language)

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はんこ は、日本での生活において欠かせないものです。
ここでは、日本で生活をするなら必ず知っておくべき、はんこ の基本情報をお届けします!

まず、何のために使うのかによって、買う はんこ が違います。

たとえば、家や車を買ったり売ったりする大切な契約には、実印(じついん)が必要です。
銀行で口座をつくりたい時には、銀行印(ぎんこういん)が必要です。
その他、ふつうの契約書や履歴書、役所手続きなど、ふだんの生活で使える はんこ が欲しいときには、認め印(みとめいん)を買います。

はんこ に使われる素材や書体(フォント)も様々です。
自分の好みや使用シーンに合ったものを選びましょう。

実印には、役所での「印鑑登録(いんかん とうろく)」が必要になります。
印鑑登録の手順については、こちらをご覧ください。

※「印鑑(いんかん)」、「はんこ」、「ハンコ」、「判子」などは、文字は違いますが、基本的には同じものだと考えて大丈夫です。

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はんこ の種類

はんこ には実印、銀行員、認め印の三種類があり、それぞれ少しずつ違います。

実印(じついん)

役所で登録した はんこ のことを「実印」と言います。
家や車を買うときなど、大きな契約に使うはんこ です。
登録をするときには、印影(はんこ を押した跡)の大きさ(mm)や、印影にはフルネームが必要か、名字や名前だけでもかまわないか、などのルールを事前に確認することをオススメします。

実印に使う はんこ の素材としては、欠けたり壊れたりしにくいので、牛の角や木などの自然素材、または金属が多く使われます。

実印を使うときには、役所で発行される「印鑑証明書」の提出もセットになることが多いです。
印鑑証明書の発行のしかたは、こちらご覧ください。

銀行印(ぎんこういん)

銀行や ゆうちょ など、金融機関に登録する はんこ です。
素材には実印と同じく、壊れにくい素材が使われることが多いです。

認印(みとめいん)

日常で最もよく使われる はんこ です。
ふつうの契約書や会社の書類、役所での引越しの手続きなどに使われます。
荷物の受け取りに使うことが多いシャチハタも、ここに含まれます。
どこかで登録する必要はありません

印材(いんざい)

はんこ に使われる素材のことを「印材(いんざい)」と言います。
主な印材は、牛の角や木、チタン(金属加工品)やプラスチックです。
それぞれ見た目が違い、持ったときの感触や、それを見た人の印象も変わります。
自分の好みや使用シーンに合ったものを選びましょう。

書体(しょたい)

吉相体篆書体太枠篆書古印体隷書体
マリエ
(左→右)
ミキ
(左→右)
マリエ
(上→下)
ミキ
(上→下)

書体とは、フォントのことです。 はんこ には様々な書体があります。
よく使われる書体は、吉相体(キッソウタイ)、篆書体(テンショタイ)、古印体(コインタイ)、隷書体(レイショタイ)です。
実印や銀行員には、印影(はんこ を押した跡)のコピーが難しい吉相体や篆書体が使われることが多く、認め印には古印体や隷書体のような、文字がわかりやすい書体が使われることが多いです。

印鑑登録(いんかん とうろく)

1. 印鑑登録とは

印鑑登録(いんかん とうろく)とは、住民票を持っている役所に自分の はんこ を登録することです。登録された はんこ は、あなただけのものだと証明されます。
登録された はんこ のことを実印と言い、家や車の売り買いなどに使用されます。

2. 印鑑登録をするための条件

-登録する はんこ について-
a. 印影(はんこ を押した跡)が8mmより大きく25mmより小さい
b. 彫られている名前が、住民票の名前と同じ
c. 印影に、名前以外の模様や飾りがついていない
d. 印材(はんこ に使われる素材)が丈夫で、欠けたりしない

-登録する人について-
a. 登録する人が16歳以上
b. 外国人の場合、外国人登録をしている

3. 印鑑登録の手順

-登録する場所-
住民票登録をしている市役所

-登録に持っていくもの-
・自分の はんこ
・本人確認書類(免許証やパスポートなど)

-登録のしかた-
はんこ と本人確認書類を、市役所に持っていきましょう。
そこで申請書に必要事項を記入し、提出してください。
そのとき、印鑑登録証(印鑑登録カード)が渡されるので、大切に持っていてください。

印鑑証明書(いんかん しょうめいしょ)

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印鑑証明書は、住民登録している市の役所、または役所の出張所や証明書発行センターで発行することができます。発行には

・印鑑登録証(印鑑登録カード)
・発行手数料(だいたい200円~400円)

が必要です。印鑑登録証は、印鑑登録を申請したときにもらうことができます。

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What is the richest Japanese product? Edo Kiriko, here’s one idea for your Christmas gift.

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Edo Kiriko (江戸切子) is one of the most beautiful, richest Japanese products. It is a kind of cutting glass but requires professional skills and experiences. They have special unique glitter like jewelry. So, we are introducing you to an idea to consider having an Edo Kiriko product which can shine brighter than an illumination.

What is Edo Kiriko?

Edo Kiriko is a special cutting glass work which requires some strict conditions. Part of the conditions are:

  1. The work is done mainly in Tokyo
  2. The work has a traditional pattern
  3. The work is a hand-made by a professional master
  4. The master is recognized by the Edo Kiriko Association

These regulations make a clear difference between usual cutting glasses and Edo Kiriko.

Actually, one example says that Edo Kiriko professionals select their tools from over 500 different tools for when they carve the pattern.

Where to find the authentic Edo Kiriko

The authentic Edo Kiriko is rare (and expensive!). How can we find and get it? Our recommendation is Toshio Takizawa. He is one of the only 4 professional masters who has been selected as both a “Japanese traditional craftsman” and “Tokyo traditional craftsman.”

Look at his works below! Of course, you can buy the best one when you fall in love with it.

Toshio’s works and services

There are, for example, a pair-cups, wine glasses, sake cups and accessories on his online shop.

Here, you can carve your name or initials into all the products. It is also permitted to request your favorite design to have carved for some particular glasses. Don’t you think it’d be the most shining Christmas gift in the world?

* Some products cannot have the carving.

More reasonable your name product

If you cannot afford to buy urushi, how about hanko? This service is free to make your kanji name when you buy your hanko. Check the hanko, too!

Have a delicious meal, at a convenient distance. At the popular yakiniku restaurant chain in Osaka.

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Osaka is well-known for gourmet food, like Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki. But, did you know Osaka is one of the hottest yakiniku cities in Japan?
This page will show you a very popular yakiniku chain restaurants “Jonetsu Horumon” (情熱ホルモン), “Gyukaku (牛角)” and “An-An (安安).”
It is actually hard to find a local good yakiniku restaurant. So why don’t you think about having a “delicious, guaranteed” yakiniku?

  1. Jonetsu Horumon (情熱ホルモン)

“Jonetsu Horumon,” called “Jo-Horu” in short has over 60 restaurants in Japan. Particularly, there are about 30 restaurants in Osaka. They always serve 20 to 30 types of meat dishes on their menus. Their specialty isHorumon” which is a kind of beef, it’s actually entrails (please, don’t twist your face!!!).
You’ll enjoy each texture, taste, and alimentation. Iron and vitamins are high in Horumon. Therefore, it is a popular dish among women.

Nearest Jonetsu Horumon from Osaka station

Name:
Umeda Sakaba Jonetsu Horumon (梅田酒場情熱ホルモン)
TEL:
06-4709-6363
Open:
5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m (Mondays to Saturdays)
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m (Sundays to holidays)

  1. Gyukaku (牛角)

“Gyukaku” is one of the most well-known yakiniku restaurant brands. It has the most restaurants all over Japan. Notably, young people often visit here. They serve several types of menus from vegetables to meats, and the all-you-can-eat menu is popular, too.

When you don’t know which yakiniku restaurant to start with, you won’t regret trying Gyukaku first.

Nearest Gyukaku from Osaka station

Name:
Hanare-Hankyu-Higashidori (はなれ阪急東通り店)
TEL:
06-6315-9129
Open:
4:30 p.m. to 0:00 a.m

  1. An-an (安安)

This yakiniku restaurant is proud of its overwhelming reasonable prices. Their main location is Kanto like Tokyo and Kanagawa, but you have the chance to enjoy their reasonably priced yakiniku menus in Osaka. Our recommendation at An-an is the beef ribs.

They also have an all-you-can-eat option, so An-an is the best choice when your body desires meats even if you are short on money.

Nearest An-an from Osaka station

Name:
Umeda-Higashidori (梅田東通り店)
TEL:
06-6363-1129
Open:
5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Weekdays)
5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Weekends and holidays)

Other Osaka attractions?

We’ve introduced “W Market” in the deep Osaka area, Shinsekai. Enjoy yakiniku after you’ve finished Osaka sightseeing!

Get a Japanese wooden bento box. Dramatically change your fall leaves experience this year.

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Have you decided where to go to see fall leaves? In Japan, we enjoy fall leaves not only in temples and shrines, but also public spaces like a park. Then, what do we need for maximizing the fall outdoor experience?

Yes, it is a bento lunch!

Today, we introduce a high-quality wooden bento box, made in Japan.
* We show a YouTube clip of easy bento recipes at the bottom of the page.

A bento box changes the quality of bento time

“Hacoa”, a popular wooden products company offers this service in two different sized wooden lunch boxes.

Both sizes have the exact same concept which says “A bento box that makes your lunch time happier”. They are made by veteran Japanese professionals who whittle and burnish high-grade woods.

The reason why we are recommending this wooden lunch box, is because it has the power to make your bento time much better. It is not only “your bento LOOKS much better thanks to the gentle wooden look”, but also “your bento really GETs better thanks to the wood”. It is because natural materials adjust the humidity inside the bento box, that’s why your lunch keeps its original taste and even tastes better.

Also the exterior is well-designed. It is slim and portable, but both anti-grime and anti-water. The band fixes the box cover stably because the professionals add specific techniques in the whittling process. This really is elaborate work, wouldn’t you agree?

Please do note that you cannot use a microwave, dish washer and dish drier because of the natural materials.

Make your bento box more special

We hope you understand the bento box is worth buying, although it is a little more expensive than other reasonably priced plastic boxes.
By the way, we recommend you that you add your name into the bento box when you get Hacoa’s lunch box. This shopping purchase would be specifically special for you, so it’d be nice to make your lunch box completely unique. And, did you know, they have chopstick cases for when you might need them!

Want to know bento recipes?

There are lots of bento recipes on YouTube. The video clip shown below is one of the good examples you can easily follow.

Turn your name to other Japanese items

You can have you name on many thing, not just bento box, but also many kinds of kanji name goods you might have. The best recommendation is a hanko. This service finds the perfect kanji combination for your name and make your unique hanko.

The best fall attractions in Kyoto. Find your favorite illumination spots for fall leaves!

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When you talk about the best attractions in Kyoto, the fall leaves illumination cannot be missed. Which spots do you like to visit best?

1. Kifune Shrine (貴船神社)

©Yasuhiro Imamiya, Kifune Shrine

Illumination schedule:

After the sunset
November 3rd to 25th, 2018

Entrance fee:
Free

Access:
A 5-minute walk from Kifune (貴船) bus stop via Subway or Eizan-train

2. Byodoin Temple (平等院)

©Byodoin Temple

Illumination schedule:
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Last entry at 8:15 p.m.)
November 17th, 18th, 23rd to 25th and November 30th to December 2nd, 2018

Entrance fee:
600yen / adult

Access:
A 10-minute walk from JR or Keihan Uji (宇治) station

3. Kodaiji Temple (高台寺)

©Kodaiji Temple

Illumination schedule:
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Last entry at 8:15 p.m.)
November 17th, 18th, 23rd to 25th and November 30th to December 2nd, 2018

Entrance fee:
600yen / adult

Access:
A 15-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo (祇園四条) station or 20-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi (河原町) station.

4. Chion-in Temple (知恩院)

©Chionin Temple

Illumination schedule:
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Last entry at 9:00 p.m.)
November 2nd to December 2nd, 2018

Entrance fee:
800yen / adult

Access:
A 10-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo (祇園四条) station or 15-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi (河原町) station.

5. Daikakuji Temple (大覚寺)

©Daikakuji Temple

Illumination schedule:
5:30 p.m. to Last entry at 8:00 p.m.
November 9th to December 2nd, 2018

Entrance fee:
500yen / adult

Access:
A 20-minute walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama (嵯峨嵐山) station

6. Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine (北野天満宮)

©Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine

Illumination schedule:
Sunset to 8:00 p.m.
November 10th to December 2nd, 2018

Entrance fee:
800yen / adult

Access:
Kitano-Tenmangu Mae bus stop via main train stations and bus terminals

7. Hosen-in Temple (宝泉院)

©Hosen-in Temple

Illumination schedule:
5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Last entry at 8:40 p.m.)
November 3rd to December 2nd

Entrance fee:
800yen / adult

Access:
A 10-minute walk from Ohara (大原) bus stop via main train stations and bus terminals

8. Eikando Temple (永観堂)

Illumination schedule:
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Last entry at 8:30 p.m.)
November 3rd to December 2nd, 2018

Entrance fee:
600yen / adult

Access:
A 3-minute walk from Nanzenji-Eikando-Michi (南禅寺永観堂道) bus stop or 8-minute walk from Higashi-Tennocho (東天王町) bus stop

No onsen bathing, no winter passing. Onsen spots in Kansai for both a day trip and a stay.

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There’s no doubt that winter is the best season for onsen bathing. Have you planned an onsen trip for this winter? It doesn’t matter even if you cannot afford to stay an onsen ryokan. This page introduces popular onsen spots in Kansai for both a day trip and a stay. Find the nearest and easiest-access place for you.

Hyogo pref.

  1. Arima (有馬)

It is one of the most famous and historical onsen areas. The easy access, one-hour train trip from Osaka and 30-minute train trip from Kobe is suitable for a day trip.

  1. Kinosaki (城崎)

You’ll enjoy trying some onsen facilities, wearing yukata. Having crab meals at an onsen ryokan is another attraction when you stay at Kinosaki onsen.

  1. Awajishima (淡路島)

This island is a resort area in Kansai. It takes less than one hour to get there from Osaka via a big bridge. The powerful whirling wave and fresh seafood have also attracted the tourists.

Wakayama pref.

  1. Shirahama (白浜)

There’s not only onsen, but also marine sports in the summer and seafood which people look forward to. Enjoy the dishes and be relaxed at onsen.

  1. Katsuura (勝浦)

It is a fishing port town, where tuna is the main product. Don’t miss the fresh tuna foods, like sushi. It is not so well-known that there are many onsen outwelled in this area.

Kyoto pref.

  1. Yuuhigaura (夕日ヶ浦)

It is placed in the middle of a peninsula, and therefore you’ll catch a breathtakingly beautiful sunset. The combination of twilight and onsen would be the best onsen time for you.

  1. Rurikei (るり渓)

It has not only onsen, including rock bathing, but also amusement facilities too. From a planetarium to glamping, enjoy it all as you want to.

Shiga pref.

  1. Ogoto (おごと)

Ogoto onsen is beside Biwa Lake and here you’ll see a natural beauty. Furthermore, there are must-visit sightseeing spots like Enryakuji temple and Omihachiman old town nearby.

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Osaka pref.

  1. Minoh (箕面)

It takes only about 30 minutes from central Osaka to this famous onsen and fall leaves area. The Spa Garden especially offers a fun stay time, from a food court to hopping.

Ishikawa pref.

  1. Wakura (和倉)

You’ll take an express train from Osaka or Kyoto station to there. It will be a one-hour train trip from Kanazawa, “small Kyoto” to Wakura onsen.

Have you not yet decided your next travel destination? Find your favorite Nabe and visit the authentic place.

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Kiritampo Nabe

Nothing is more delicious Japanese dish than Nabe, hot pot recipes in winter. Actually, there are various Nabe recipes in Japan. This page shows 6 Nabe recipes and popular travel spots there. If you haven’t planned where to trip this winter, how about deciding the destination from your favorite Nabe?

  1. Ishikari Nabe (石狩鍋)

This is a Hokkaido’s recipe, whose main ingredient is salmon. Ishikari is a region of Hokkaido. You not only have salmon, but many ingredients are in the Nabe, like cabbage, potato, onion, carrot, Japanese radish, shiitake mushroom… The soup is flavored with mainly with miso, and milk and butter are also added.

What are the Popular spots in Hokkaido?

Sapporo Snow Festival is one of the most well-known and popular events in Japan. There are lots of ski resorts in Hokkaido, thanks to the snowy climate. Consider going to Hokkaido if you like skiing and snowboarding.

  1. Ankou Nabe (あんこう鍋)

Ankou is an angler fish. It is not a common fish for home cuisine, but famous for its unique good taste. Some say angler fish is ocean’s foie gras. In Ankou Nabe, you mainly have fish, vegetables, and tofu, which is flavored with miso or soy sauce. Ibaraki Pref. Is well-known for the main angler fishing ports.

What are the Popular spots in Ibaraki?

Many people love the breathtaking flower scenery of Hitachi Seaside Park. You’ll be able to enjoy seasonal flowers all year round. And if you like natto (!!!), remember that Ibaraki is the main area where natto is produced.

  1. Kiritampo Nabe (きりたんぽ鍋)

Kiritampo is a sliced toasted mashed rice. You boil it with chicken, mushroom, and vegetables like green onion and burdock. The base of the taste is soy sauce. The origin is Akita Pref. In the Tohoku area, some say. Kiritampo is the local way to have rice better because that region is one of the main rice cultivation areas in Japan.

What are the Popular spots in Akita?

The beautiful blue of Tazawa Lake is a popular shooting spot. Yokote Kamakura Museum will be another fun destination if you want to have a unique snow land experience.

  1. Dote Nabe (土手鍋)

This is a Hiroshima’s Nabe recipe. The feature is that miso paste is layered like a berm inside a hot pot. You’ll boil oyster, tofu, and vegetables together. Oysters are mainly produced in Hiroshima, and actually, there are various recipes for oysters’ in Hiroshima from Okonomiyaki to the fried oyster. You can enjoy them all!

What are the Popular spots in Hiroshima?

The fantastic torii gate in Miyajima island is a must-visit spot. You will enjoy a night cruising, playing with deer and oyster foods there. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is also well-visited.

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  1. Tecchiri Nabe (てっちり鍋)

Fugu (blowfish) is the main ingredient in Tecchiri Nabe. You boil it with vegetables and tofu in dashi soup. People who enjoy gourmet food look forward to the fugu season (winter) and visit Yamaguchi pref., the most popular fugu area. However, it contains a very harmful poison in the body, and professional cooking processes are necessary. So please don’t do it by yourself.

What are the Popular spots in Yamaguchi?

Tsunoshima-Ohasi Bridge is one of the best spots to drive when the weather is nice. Another option is Akiyoshido Cave is a calcareous cave rarely seen in Japan.

  1. Botan Nabe (ぼたん鍋)

It is strong miso flavored recipe, which the main ingredients are wild boar meat and vegetables like carrot, burdock, napa, and shiitake mushroom. Mountainous Tanba-Sasayama area in Hyogo Pref. Is well-known for Botan Nabe and wild boar meat.

What are the Popular spots near Tanba-Sasayama?

Takeda Castle is the castle in the sky and is definitely worth visiting. Although it does, it takes a few hours to get to it. Outside activity in the abundant nature is also popular among tourists.

Have you found your favorite?

Have you found a Nabe recipe you want to try? Share your Nabe time or Nabe trip and make a comment below!

Try a modern Shukubo. Have a beautiful experience by staying in a big temple in central Kyoto.

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Buddhist sermon

Shukubo (宿坊) is originally short-stay hotel for Buddhist monks. It is becoming more and more popular among modern tourists to stay in a Shukubo. Here, you’ll have a unique Buddhist experience. If you’re interested in staying in a Shukubo, have a look at Wajun-Kaikan which offers a modern style stay with good access to Kyoto sightseeing.

A gorgeous Shukubo stay in Chion-in temple

Wajun-Kaikan (和順会館) is a Shukubo with a modern style, which belongs to Chion-in (知恩院) temple. It has three main features; the comfortable stay, the unique plans, and the good food dishes.

The comfortable stay

You’ll be able to choose which room style to stay in a while at Wajun-Kaikan; Japanese style (和室), Western style (洋室) or a mixed style (和洋室). You’ll enjoy a tatami room and sleeping on a futon in Japanese style room. On the other hand, the western style offers guests carpets and a bed.
Furthermore, they have a big public bath. It is not a natural onsen, but it is large enough to relax in.

The unique plans

Why is it worth trying out a stay at a Shukubo? Well, because a Shukubo belongs to a temple, so you will be able to experience their unique temple lifestyle. For instance, you can join their Buddhist sermon held every morning and try to copy a Sutra. Whether you select the former or latter (or the both!), it is guaranteed that you’ll get a special feeling and concentration you’ve never experienced before.

The good dishes

A professional chef offers rich and seasonal dishes for you at Wajun-Kaikan. You’ll have traditional kaiseki (懐石) course dish, or a Shojin-ryori (精進料理), or if you want to try the veggie dish which was originally invented for Buddhist monks.

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How Chion-in temple can be attractive to you?

Midnight Nenbutsu

Chion-in is a big temple and has a 840-year history. Not only will you enjoy the Shukubo stay experience and the historical atmosphere, but also the special events like “Midnight Nenbutsu, Buddhist chant.” Check out their HP for more details!

The temple is proud of one of the best accesses in Kyoto, thanks to it being located in central Kyoto. You will find famous spots near Chion-in, for example, Kodaiji temple, Syorenin temple, and Yasaka Shrine. Also, it will be easy for you to get Kyoto cuisines, like all-you-can-eat tsukemono restaurants and Japanese sweets when staying at the temple.

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Chion-in temple basic info.

Entrance fee:
Free
Open:
9:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. (Last entry by 4:00 p.m.)

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Explore a new exciting market at Shinsekai, one of the deepest areas in Osaka. Haggling is necessary!

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If you want a deep experience in Osaka, the best market is found in the Shinsekai area. Haggling is necessary when shopping at the market, as Osaka is a historical merchant city. Doesn’t it sound exciting?

A market with “How much?”


The market is named “W market”, from “Weekend priceless Market”. The most attractive (and maybe confusing?) point is that every product doesn’t have the price listed. In other words, you need to haggle with the shop owner.
Shops sell various types of things, from clothes to home interiors. There are cafes, too. The shop lineup is changed every week, so you’ll get fresh shopping experiences every time you visit.
The keyword for your shopping is “Kore Nanbo? (これなんぼ?)”. This means: “how much is this?” in the Osaka dialect. Enjoy talking and hearing the passion of owners for the products.

Open:
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on every Sunday
Access:
A 5-minute walk from Subway Ebisucho (恵美須町) station, JR Shin-Imamiya  (新今宮) station or Nankai Imamiyaebisu (今宮戎) station

Other Shinsekai attractions

Tsutenkaku tower

Shinsekai is a popular sightseeing area in Osaka. When you want to enjoy panoramic views of this area, the Tsutenkaku tower would be your best choice. Spa World offers onsen, rock bathing, and swimming pools 24/7 for an active person like yourself!
Kushikatsu, deep-fried skewers, are Osaka’s most popular food, and this area is especially well-known for good Kushikatsu restaurants.

Share your Osaka experiences

Have you already visited Shinsekai? Share your story in the comment area below. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through the comments area when you have any questions!