tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49195968250823184932011-11-14T16:35:38.820+09:00We are staff working at GUESTHOUSE Yougendo, Nara, Japan, introducing Japanese food, culture, sightseeing sites, as well as daily mumbling...SHUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15697192027096318600noreply@blogger.comBlogger2221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-9469424704497620842011-11-14T16:20:00.003+09:002011-11-14T16:35:38.868+09:00

G'day mate!Since last month?,we changed our Japanese style breakfast menu andnow we have "Nyumen" noodle instead of pancake.Have you heard of "Soumen"??Soumen is kind of Udon noodl.It is much thinner and normally less than 1.3mm.We call it "Soumen" in summer time and"Nyumen" in winter time.Nyumen is in a hot soup with some ingredients.At yougendo,I put carrots, poached egg, Tofu, flavored deep

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-63205732782222647332011-11-03T15:47:00.004+09:002011-11-09T16:22:19.589+09:00

DINING BAR Yougendo is closed on the following dates.Sorry for any inconvenience caused.For Nov to early Jan 2012,the Dining Bar is closed onNov 7,14,15,21,28 / Dec 5,12,19,26,31 2011 / Jan 1-5 2012Sorry for any inconvenience caused.Thank you ;)

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-15110987065599271512011-10-08T16:49:00.003+09:002011-10-08T16:59:41.093+09:00

DINING BAR Yougendo is closed on the following dates.Sorry for any inconvenience caused.For Oct to Nov,the Dining Bar is closed onOct 3,10,17,18,24,31/ Nov 7,14,15,21,28Sorry for any inconvenience caused.Thank you ;)

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DINING BAR Yougendo is closed on the following dates. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. For Sep to Oct, the Dining Bar is closed on Sep 5,12,13,14,19,20,21,26 / Oct 3,10,17,18,24,31 Sorry for any inconvenience caused.) Thank you ;)

Yougendohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14867994925405218519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-18712646175440366932011-08-09T15:07:00.004+09:002011-08-09T15:55:14.125+09:00

DINING BAR Yougendo is closed on the following dates. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. For Aug to Sep, the Dining Bar is closed on Aug 1,8,15,16,17,22,29 /Sep 5,12,13,14,19,20,21,26. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.) Thank you ;)

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-59530712331394593182011-07-04T15:04:00.007+09:002011-07-04T15:27:36.672+09:00

Some of our guests from June to July ;)沖縄からのご家族です★ほんわかした雰囲気が素敵でした;)またお会いできるのを楽しみにしています！Shu, Cass and Tabitha (from Scotland)Thank you for staying with us and coming back to stay again! xxA family from Australia;)Our best wishes for your journey! xxThis was her second stay with us and this time with her mother;)Hope she enjoyed her stay with us andwe are all looking forward to seeing you again!

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-76784600160826403132011-04-15T17:36:00.007+09:002011-04-19T14:48:41.096+09:00

Nara Food "Kaki no ha zushi"G'day mate;)Today I would like to introduce famous local dishcalled "Kaki no ha zushi"."Kaki" means persimmon,"no" means 's,"ha" means leaf,zushi/sushi means sushi !!As you can see the photo below,it is rapped with persimmon leaf and this is to keep inside clean and the leaf kills germs.If you open it,you can see slice of fish on the top andrice seasoned with vinegar

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-1562802251890312432011-04-08T18:23:00.004+09:002011-04-08T18:39:56.892+09:00

G'day mate!It is raining all day in Nara today.Winter is over and now spring is coming with cherry blossom;)On March we had a big family from Kanto area.They spent 10 days with us at Yougendo andit became a memorable one for our staff.Little boys were so adorableand all of family members were so nice people.After they came back home,Mehdi sent us a photo which I attached below.We loved this photo

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-18330197673519264812011-03-30T19:21:00.009+09:002011-03-30T19:46:21.440+09:00

G'day mate!Our cherry blossom just started blooming FINALLY!!!On the other day, we had a Spring tasted lunch!Atsuko san (really good cook;)) cooked for us those dishes!Looks gorgeous and colorful aren't they?? ;DThe photo is rice with vinegar and a bit of sakura (cherry blossom) in it ;) Spring vegetable such as field mustard, bamboo sprout and shrimp are the toppings;)You can taste sakura a bit!

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-56541565964466790082011-03-21T19:12:00.010+09:002011-03-21T20:03:16.284+09:00

UK Night @ Dining Bar Yougendo vol.5 !!G'day mate!How are you??A bit late to update this buttoday I would like to share our photos and videofor the UK night vol.5 !Our British chefs cooked all meal by themselveswhich are all beautiful and we had a music live outside;)Local guests , our guests from guesthouse Yougendo andof course staffs enjoyed having chat with foods and drinks;)Here are Simon

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-58823462455368999022011-03-16T18:07:00.004+09:002011-03-16T18:13:22.511+09:00

16th March, Wed 2011A Family from Sweden and Jason from Australia seemed like they had a great time!Say "CHEEEEEEEEESE !!!!!"Jason checked out today !He came back for 1 night from Koyasan last night ;)Hope he will have a safe trip to go back to Aus!Matane!Hope to see you again in our future!!!

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-62107224881187032362011-03-15T15:11:00.001+09:002011-03-15T15:12:26.814+09:00

Yougendo would like to offer its deepest condolences and heartfeltsympathy for the victims of the current situation in Northern Japan.Western Japan and the Kansai region has not been affected by thedisaster and travel and sightseeing can be done normally. Tourism toJapan can certainly help the Japanese people at this terrible time.- Chris

Yougendohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14867994925405218519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-37711091463150678952011-03-07T00:21:00.008+09:002011-03-07T01:41:00.744+09:00

Yougendo Hand made souvenirs :"Hair pins" and "hair band" G'day mate!If you have visited and stayed us before,you might know about our hand made souvenirs at the reception ;)I would like to introduce them via our blog for our guests who are coming or who missed it last time.They are all made by one of our staffs and made from Japanese silk;) Pretty hand made hair pins are ..400 JPY for each ;D

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-39372245978953449802011-03-02T10:26:00.003+09:002011-03-02T10:51:45.487+09:00

During your travel in Japan, you will see many convenience stores which are really "convenient"!!Most of Japanese people (mainly businessmen and students), we often drop by these kind of stores and do shopping or just look around.We can get sweets, drinks, magazines, newspapers, tabaccos, breads, notebooks, writing materials, stamps for letters, we can make copies, withdraw money through ATM,

Yanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06407559952971730101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-54501451280508639502011-03-01T11:45:00.008+09:002011-03-01T12:03:49.083+09:00

"Ume" Plum trees are now in season ;) G'day mate;)It is raining today and a bit chilly whetherbut last week was much warmer.Flowers are start blooming and it shows us spring is just around the corner.At Osaka castle, there are about 1270 plum trees "Ume" !Ume is much smaller than Sakura, cherry blossom butthey are all PRETTY andit is worth seeing with Osaka castle in the background!Plum will be

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-35965674043575253292011-02-25T17:57:00.004+09:002011-02-25T18:05:00.725+09:00

Thank you Peter and Margaret ;) !Peter, Margaret from France and me;)with Yang chan ;)Enjoy your trip in Kyoto and hope to see you again!Sayounara ;D

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-48421057393260420982011-02-24T17:49:00.001+09:002011-02-24T18:01:22.234+09:00

G'day mate; )Today our staff Shingo told me about this online souvenir shop in Tokyo selling very unique Japanese things such as Kokeshi (Japanese wooden doll) shaped alarm, Sensu (Japanese fan) with maps of London and Tokyo, cell phone strap with Japanese style confection shaped colorful plastic things and etc..You will find more interesting stuff from here:http://www.tokyokitsch.com/en/

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-85561915967343171872011-02-23T18:48:00.004+09:002011-02-23T18:51:49.761+09:00

Thank you Kyle and Alex :)Thank you for coming back and stay with us ;)We already miss you two and hope to welcome you again and your mother in some future, Alex!Wish you have a safe journey to go back to Australia!

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-79444999808257924062011-02-19T15:53:00.006+09:002011-02-19T17:10:27.537+09:00

Thank you Pete and Rebecca;) We got Japanese sake and bath powder as gifts from our guests today;)Pete always say "Itadakimasu" before having breakfast which made me really happy;)Thank you for staying with us and hope to see you both again!!I'm thinking to update info about freemarket in Kansai area!You might find some nice gifts for yourself or your mate with really reasonable price!!Don't miss

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-75671501364460979462011-02-17T17:21:00.004+09:002011-02-17T17:25:39.087+09:00

Thank you for staying with us again!!Hope to see you all again Matt, John, Ben and Natalie!!Yougendo staff

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-76110884667837651312011-02-15T18:01:00.006+09:002011-02-15T19:16:24.980+09:00

Japanese culture "Hatsu moude"One of Japanese culture "Hatsu moude" means visiting temple/shrine to play and make a wish for being healthy or luck through a new year for yourself, family or friends.It is an annual event everywhere in Japan so if you are in Japan during the time, better to mind there are lots of lots of people at big/famous temple / shrine!!Our staff and our guests visited "Kasuga

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-5257741184524375632011-02-10T15:49:00.004+09:002011-02-10T15:54:52.267+09:00

G'day mate!They are going up to Hokkaido for skiing !!Hope you will have a great time at there!!Thank you for staying and hope to see you all again!Arigatou gozaimashita ;))

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-60424415409867638092011-02-02T14:32:00.003+09:002011-02-02T14:44:42.444+09:00

G'day mate!How beautiful day today!It is like an early spring day!Today's lunch was our owner chris's hand made burger which was soo yummy!!umm we will have more Aussie guests from tomorrow!Hope they'll enjoy their stay in here with us!

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-83483972703398201622011-01-02T19:41:00.004+09:002011-01-02T20:04:11.654+09:00

If you are traveling in Kansai area such as Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Shiga, Hyogo and Wakayama (Koyasan) , why don't you drop at small lovely town "Oji" and make your memory more special one with your stay at our guesthouse YOUGENDO ??Now we have very limited discount for everyone who make a reservation on January and February for a booking until 23:59 on the 28th of February 2011 ;) !!Breakfast is

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-26350278133281139722011-01-02T18:27:00.005+09:002011-01-02T19:31:01.480+09:00

A HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone!!!!!!Thank you for all your support in 2010 andhope we have more guests this year and we give our best service with our hospitality.In Japan,a new year's day is as family event and shops are closed and everyone stops working during those 3days. But if you go out to any shrine or temple on the 1st to 3rd of January, there are soooo many people !!!As a special

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-88014291574271766312010-12-23T17:13:00.003+09:002010-12-23T18:51:54.918+09:00

G'day mate;)Yesterday we had a lunch outside and went to new hamburger shop in Oji.It is located very closed from Kintetsu Oji station."66★BASE" opened in lunch time and serving American style hamburger;)if you miss your American style food, you can try this while you are staying in here!

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-24916406884324848312010-12-15T18:01:00.003+09:002010-12-15T18:14:07.653+09:00

G'day mate!Have you ever seen this kind of table ??This is called "Kotatsu" in Japanese and very famous table especially in winter time.We covered table with a thick quilt and an electric heater underneath of that table.You can see Japanese family gathering around the table and sitting together and having a tea or eating a small orange in family cartoon films.Once you sit under KOTATSU,I'm sure

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-66560454850036024032010-12-07T11:45:00.002+09:002010-12-22T17:06:29.796+09:00

As were are approaching the end of the year, soon celebrations will begin for Christmas and the forthcoming New Year. Depending on what country you live in, however, celebrations can vary a little. For example, In Japan, Christmas is more a couples' celebration, or an occasion to go and splash out on a Kentucky Fried Chicken Box. (No Kidding)As a Buddhist country of course, New Year's takes

Jeanette Toveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03697669274521513648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-60527977932288495012010-12-06T14:54:00.002+09:002010-12-06T15:15:44.932+09:00

Do you like running?Most of the children who are studying in Japan have trainings for a marathon EVERY WINTER!!I still remember in the elementary school at PE class we had to run 3 or 4 kilo meters listening the theme music of "Rocky", the boxing movie.I hated running then when I was child, but now I like jogging very much.Anyway, yesterday, 5th December, Nara marathon 2010 was held in Nara.There

Yanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06407559952971730101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-84139520821481847132010-11-21T14:46:00.002+09:002010-11-21T15:23:38.663+09:00

Once thing I noticed about japan when I first came here was the abundance of vending machines. The Japanese seem to use vending machines for anything and everything....and you'll be suprised by the choice of products too! Canned Udon, Maple syrup flavoured drink...and even on one occassion I was unfortunately enough to mistakenly buy orange and cheesecake flavoured Tropicana!!I don't know whose

Jeanette Toveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03697669274521513648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-73857961567817093042010-11-20T18:22:00.002+09:002010-11-20T18:37:48.581+09:00

If you're venturing into Osaka for something to do during your stay with us, then look no further than Osaka Pro Wrestling!! Situated conveniently in Namba, you can catch the JR train from Oji Directly. But not only that. A popular with the local wrestling fans of Osaka, this lively bout of entertainment will definitely show you a different 'wilder side' to the humble, quiet japanese image you've

Jeanette Toveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03697669274521513648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-83614717052017788852010-11-18T14:47:00.006+09:002010-11-24T17:43:16.186+09:00

During your long trip around Japan you might get bored ｗｉｔｈ the Japanese tastes : soy source, bean paste, tofu etc. , then why don't you try Korean food?There is a famous Korea Town in Osaka!You can find some good Korean restaurants, grocery stores, even traditional clothing stores there and of course enjoy hot spicy food.The town wasn't for tourists originally, so you can feel a special

Yanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06407559952971730101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-72391046659278798952010-11-16T17:03:00.003+09:002010-11-23T18:00:53.405+09:00

G'day mate!On the other day, we got a present from our guests.He bought this at shop called "ぜいたく豆 zeitaku mame" on the main road (Sanjyo street) in Nara selling lots of Japanese sweets, linen things, Japanese foods and more.He gave us "charcoal".He told me that because he found some nice charcoal brazier in our breakfast room and he thought this present will be nice for us.Yes it is !!Also

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-73771316923496055392010-11-15T16:04:00.010+09:002011-02-18T18:24:33.198+09:00

Fresh Juice and Meals....yum!This is my favorite cafe "cafe Drink Drank" in Nara which is located on the right side on Sanjyo street and there is Sarusawa pond nearby.They have English menu as well and I saw some tourist from other countries having a lunch some time;)They have variety of Fresh juice, smoothie and as well as lunch menu;)For lunch, most ingredients are vegetable and they are all

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-13181162726785574752010-11-15T16:03:00.004+09:002011-02-16T19:24:31.092+09:00

Pottery shop "Rakuya"This shop is located on Sanjyo street (main street from JR station to every sightseeing spots).You will find here on left side and just few minutes walking from JR Nara station!You can find pottery things, old cups, pictures and as well as antique things!Furthermore, they are all cheap!!Hope you will find a nice souvenir for you or your friends!!

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-17272143703882912692010-11-15T15:46:00.004+09:002011-02-01T18:51:04.206+09:00

G'day mate!When it get colder, at my home we love to have "nabe" cuisine!In a big and deep pot, we put any vegetable, meat or fish in it.We boil them all together and some are boiled with stock soup or if not we prepare some special dressing (soup) to have with which you can buy at supermarket such as sesame paste and yuzu taste.I love "nabe" because I can have lots of vegi at once and soup stock

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-42563804585209787272010-11-15T15:45:00.008+09:002010-11-17T18:00:40.594+09:00

G'day mate!It is getting much much much colder here at YOUGENDO.But coloured leaves are very pretty and persimmon is getting more orange!Our guests told me that Japanese persimmon called "KAKI" in France which is exactly the same in Japan! I was surprised they know the word "KAKI" in Japanese!!Anyway, I love ice cream and especially in winter time after taking a hot bath,I like to have ice cream

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-16877918471226262872010-11-15T15:45:00.005+09:002010-11-15T16:37:10.831+09:00

G'day mate;)As I wrote yesterday,I made a bread with Olive oil , black sesami but no butter.The bread tastes like "Sesami" !Maybe ill try with less sesami next time ;P

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-64275465530338349702010-11-14T18:36:00.003+09:002010-11-14T18:53:56.339+09:00

G'day mate!We some times have guests who have some allergy or have their diet.Our breakfast menu have Normal/ Vegi/ Vegan options and as well as other diets.Now we have a vegan guest so tomorrow morning, we will serve him our home bread with black sesami and will put some olive oil instead of butter in it.ummHope he likes it !!I will update the photo if the bread is yummy ;P

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-29759878089547055332010-11-12T18:50:00.004+09:002010-11-12T19:05:51.690+09:00

G'day mate!We have air conditioner in each guest's room buttoday, we put some heaters at our breakfast room and lounge room!So no worries even the temperature goes down,the heater keeps you warm in the morning ;) !!!Tomorrow's Japanese breakfast menu is " Okayu "rice porridge with 5 toppings" ;)It can be for Normal or Vegetarian version.Hope our guests like it!

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-82672593013929474892010-11-08T21:06:00.008+09:002010-11-08T22:02:53.706+09:00

Did you know...Every major JR station has a large electrical local map right outside of the main ticket gate. It shows where you currently are and the location of public institutions, shops, restaurants and hotels etc. around the station.As we are very close to JR Oji station, of course we are marked on this map!When you come out of the main gate, you'll see the sight like this and it's there:

Yougendohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14867994925405218519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-56170886564079818372010-11-08T17:39:00.003+09:002010-11-11T19:42:25.295+09:00

G'day mate!it is getting colder and colder everyday especially in the morning.Today's Japanese style breakfast menu was "Pancake with japanese soup called osuimono".In that soup i mixed starch with water and added thinkness.It is really good way to keep you warm inside especially in winter time.Anyway, today I would like to show you our new flyer.We will place them at information centre in Nara

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-1393732901049421082010-11-06T14:43:00.003+09:002010-11-06T18:57:29.699+09:00

G'day mate;)It is getting much much colder here andneed some jacket especially in morning time and evening time.In winter, i don't know why but candle makes me so relax .By the way,In Japan, aromatherapy is popular way to relax at home especially among women.If you like a smell of Japanese tea leaf,I recommend "茶香炉 Cha kou ro" for you or as a souvenirs for your friends?? 　As you can see from the

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-66923574171666988902010-10-26T17:28:00.000+09:002010-10-26T17:29:51.326+09:00

Yamato Hanagoyomi 2010 @ Umami Kyuryou Park= + Until the 14th of Nov 2010 + =Take Kintetsu Tawaramoto line to Ikebu station from Shin-Oji station(Just ONE stop away from here!) which is located next to JR Oji station. Take a bus from Ikebu station to that park (200 JPY, 6 mins).You will see lots of beautiful flowers and also that area is famous for having many tomb mounds from ancient times!It is

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-88216041157165734732010-10-19T15:50:00.006+09:002010-10-25T18:45:33.330+09:00

G'day mate ;)We had a heavy rain here todayand the temperature is getting lower and lower these days.Now is about 14 degrees !!!We have some fruit trees in our garden and one of those, Persimon is getting Orange now.We serve our persimon in the morning time as a Breakfast in Autumn season.Can't wait to take a bite!!!!

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-23452852541730201302010-10-04T20:17:00.006+09:002010-10-04T20:43:39.556+09:00

G'day mate!Today I'd like to recommend easy snack which you can buy any supermarket andalso is easy on your pocket!!You can see cut cucumbers and "Moromi miso" in the photo.We dip the cucumbers to this sweet miso and have it as an easy snack;)Our staff, Jeanette is addicted to this recently!You can buy "Moromi miso" in maybe Vegetable section and mostly next to cucumbers!(From Yougendo, SEIYU is

tomominoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-29825206897466484912010-09-30T18:43:00.004+09:002010-09-30T18:57:53.795+09:00

G'day mate!We had school trip students, teachers and some parents from Australia for 4 days this time!Hope everyone had a good stay here with us!Our staff, Jiji and other cats are missing you all ;)Have a nice rest of your trip and hope to see you all again in some future;)best wishes,tomomi

tomominoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-31763931310188143302010-09-05T18:23:00.003+09:002010-09-05T18:29:02.631+09:00

G'day mate!Here is another Chinese restraint called "Oshou" in Oji town;)Its located at other side of our guesthouse but you can walk from here within 20 minutes ;PYou can see they are cooking just in front of you and that's why I love to go there.It is fun!!More information, please ask any staff at Yougendo ;P

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-15763951225721346182010-09-04T15:48:00.003+09:002010-09-04T15:58:51.750+09:00

Now we have a new discount for long-stay guests!Stay for 4 nights and over, get a 10% discount!You don't need to pack and unpack everyday!What do you think to go to Nara, Osaka, Kyoto, Koyasan, and Hiroshima from here?!It's worth if you have a JR pass.How to get to Hiroshima?http://yougendo2.blogspot.com/2009/05/day-trip-to-hiroshima-from-oji.htmlHow to get to Koyasan?http://yougendo2.

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-5366029260146127082010-09-02T18:13:00.003+09:002010-09-02T18:27:49.752+09:00

G'day mate!Today I would love to recommend one of our favorite Chinese restaurant in Oji town;)Just about 15 minutes away from YOUGENDO,it is called "縁 Enishi", they serve lunch and dinner as well.Their meals are healthy and all hand made, really yummy!Their lunch plate is 880 yen with dessert and I'm sure you will be full!If you have a chance to have lunch around this area,I recommend here!More

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-33473564152828463342010-08-30T17:11:00.004+09:002010-08-30T17:29:07.419+09:00

Have you seen those trains?You can see them on the Manyou Mahoroba line (used to called Sakurai ine) between JR Nara station and Takada, sometimes at Oji station.The oldest existing collection of Japanese poetry called "Manyoushu" isthe model of this drawing.We learn and remember this poetry since elementary school students.I wasn't good at this though.Anyway, such an unique and eye-catching

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-61724427826540168812010-08-27T15:59:00.003+09:002010-08-27T16:08:48.889+09:00

wwwwwoooooow!!! Strong rumble of thunder!!!And now downpour of rain! awwww....It's called "yuudachi" (evening shower) happened sometimes in summer time.If you are caught in the shower nowin the city, go to have a cup of coffee and have a break?Wait for a rainbow after the rain ;-)

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-27441314681030912482010-08-26T15:10:00.003+09:002010-08-26T15:42:26.512+09:00

This is cicada which I wrote about before. →CicadaThey are still here in Yougendo's garden, and wake me up every morning.But listen carefully!!There is a difference of the noise.Tsuku-tsuku boooshi, Tsuksu-tuku boooshi,.....It is a different kind of cicada, as known as "tusku tusku boushi" in Japanese, named as the way they make a noise as you guessed. They are telling us the end of summer

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-6577937450993091362010-08-24T16:27:00.003+09:002010-08-24T16:47:32.003+09:00

As you know there are lots of deer in Nara park. Did you know the antlers are cut to avoid fighting each other since 1671. Don't worry, they will not have any pain as grown antler doesn't have any nerve sensitivity.The annual deer antler-cutting ceremony known as "Shika no Tsunokiri" will take place on the 9th, the 10th and the 11th of October 2010. On a single day, about 15 deer have their

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-5993149445891117162010-08-23T16:04:00.003+09:002010-08-23T16:17:43.919+09:00

I am feeling like to go to "onsen" now. :-)It is nice to be inside of the hot water even it is hot weather.We have two "onsen" around Oji, and two "Sento" close to our guesthouse."Sento" is a bit different from "onsen". The water is from the tap water, but "onsen" comes from a mineral hot-spring, and has benefits like healing and health promoting.Anyway both are the same at this point to have a

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-24360291567822772372010-08-17T14:39:00.004+09:002010-08-17T15:05:52.270+09:00

Our newest guest room "KURA" brought me a deep sleep till the time I needed to wake up. No light and no noise. Now I understand why some of the guests stayed in the room were sometimes late for their breakfast time!The room has 4 bunk beds, but you will not share the room with other guest since we don't have a dormitory system. Don't hold back by bunk beds, this room is one of the most

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-66535463811877205342010-08-16T16:40:00.007+09:002010-08-16T17:09:55.031+09:00

How do you feel when you hear the sounds of fireworks?I will be very excited!Yesterday there was firework festival in Gojyo, south of Nara, and my friend and I enjoyed it. :-)It took 50 mins from Oji station by a trafficy train on the local line, and the train stopped at middle of the country side of Nara.It was amazing beautiful with sounds and light!The firework festival hold on every year on

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-221598319850877162010-08-15T16:17:00.002+09:002010-08-15T16:35:28.587+09:00

A post card delivered from Taiwan! It was from one of our guests stayed here last March. Thank you guys! Can't forget about you all! I hope we gonna meet again here or there!

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-42778633417083398162010-08-14T15:24:00.005+09:002010-08-16T16:40:50.748+09:00

It's very very hot today as always. In this muggy weather, it's good for your body to eat gloopy food, like "Natto", okra, Jew's mallow, and yam."Natto" is a sticky and very healthy food made of soy beans which has much protein. Smells unique though! Have anyone tried? Did you like it?Today's our lunch was "Neba-Neba Don". Neba-neba means gloopy is Japanese, and Don means something top on the

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-11784358658789641132010-08-13T16:14:00.004+09:002010-08-13T17:13:18.625+09:00

Have you been to "Toukae" this year yet? Tomorrow evening is the last chance to go! If you are in Nara already, you must stay in Nara park till 7p.m.!If you are not in this area this time, don't forget that there are many events in Nara on the other dates.August 15th ・・・Daimonji Okuribi The fire shows a Chinese character "dai" meaning of big,

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-39676369407452159662010-08-06T17:55:00.003+09:002010-08-06T18:03:43.315+09:00

This weekend there is annual street market in Kyoto. You can buy some Kyoto-style pottery called Kiyomizu yaki on discount! Normally, it's very expensive to buy them!Don't miss this chance, but don't buy much! You might need to pay extra charge for the airplane!Information:The Gojo-zaka Pottery Festival@Gojo Street between Kawabata and Higashi-oji StreetsThe closest station is Kiyomizu Gojo on

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-47269684209329312712010-08-06T15:44:00.002+09:002010-08-06T15:56:03.583+09:00

Our staff Meg is going to make a special lotion using the leaves and the root of Houttuynia cordata called Dokidami in Japanese. It grows a lot in our garden.Seems like it good on pimples and rash.Today she gave me a cup of tea of the leaves! It taste okay the same as normal tea.I look forward to testing her lotion;-)

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-31927077948618302672010-08-05T17:00:00.002+09:002010-08-05T18:09:54.667+09:00

Annual summer event in Nara called Toukae is started today 5th of August 2010! (Till on the 14th of August)If you are in Nara, Kansai area, you must go see enjoy!!!Toukae http://www.toukae.jp/tokae_e/index.htmlF.Y.IOn the 13th and the 14th of AugustThe Buddha is open in the evening too! 　(7pm to 9pm)Have fun;-)

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-23790313309037457492010-08-02T12:16:00.004+09:002010-08-02T12:32:36.837+09:00

The cicadas are our morning call in Guesthouse Yougendo!It is limited only in summer time. You will be awake by their calling.By the way, have you ever seen the cicada's baby?They spend 7 years under the grand in cicada nymph form、then come up, climb up the tree, and change from a nymph to a cicada. It's so beautiful when they change clothes, as if they are Tinker Bell!If you are lucky, you can

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-73379199901018463012010-08-01T00:00:00.001+09:002010-07-31T23:11:40.630+09:00

Against our will, room rates are subject to Japanese consumption tax of 5% from 1st of August 2010 . Thank you for your understanding! Rates Page  .

SHUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15697192027096318600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-44002508423970076062010-07-22T13:24:00.004+09:002010-07-22T13:47:43.248+09:00

Hallo!!This is Meg. Today im going to introduce our lunch!!!A member of our staff make our lunch every time. Yuika cooked curry today.Her curry is very delicious so we love it. I ordered her to cook her curry many times before. She uses Thai curry roux. She is very good chef in Yougendo Guest House Member!!!!She also good at keeping house! I guess she could be a nice wife!Oooops! She got married

Megnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-20583191558455948542010-07-20T12:09:00.000+09:002010-07-20T12:09:35.632+09:00

Yougendo has passed all the conditions and criteria to become the 41st listed property in the whole of the Nara! This is very good news for the small town we are located in and helps to preserve historical connections in the local community. As Yougendo contains so much history and culture it is a great honour to be able to continue to welcome guests from around the world and relish the

SHUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15697192027096318600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-26655876224777104422010-07-15T10:56:00.002+09:002010-07-15T14:00:35.873+09:00

Today's bread was rosemary and parsley!Taste great! Cooking staffs today David and I loved it:)The bread does not have any butter nor milk.It's perfect for vegans.

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-21208220740026061542010-07-14T18:36:00.002+09:002010-07-14T18:53:03.724+09:00

It was really heavy rain today, and it has been raining all day!One of our guests went to a movie theater. That's a good choice!It takes just 10 mins from Oji sation by bus.If I have a chance I definitely want to watch "Toy Story 3" on 3-D!!!Anyone watched it already?Did you find a toy "Totoro" in the movie?"Totoro" is a charactor in a Japanese film "My Neighbor Totoro" directed by Hayao Miyazaki

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-28118489821725024472010-07-13T15:03:00.002+09:002010-07-13T15:32:58.951+09:00

Can you smell of the scent of freshly baked bread?Today's our home made bread is "Black Sesame".Enjoy your breakfast:-))

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-66488748452629280862010-07-05T18:42:00.004+09:002010-07-05T18:53:07.751+09:00

This is our lovely guests, Kirk, Judy, Robyn, Max, and David from USA, Jose and Mary from Australia, and a repeater Shane and his mom. How nice to meet them:-) I really hope to see you again!

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-11285507138254794072010-07-04T15:48:00.011+09:002010-07-04T16:27:53.209+09:00

This spring, 3 new restaurants/shops are newly opened in Oji.It's very close to the station, as well our guesthouse.(Between JR station and Kintetsu Station)One is a bakery shop called VIE DE FRANCE. You can have a seat inside of the shop with coffee/tea. "Banana and Black Sesame Smoothie" is my favorite drink.The next is fast-food chain restaurant Yoshinoya. They are serving "gyudon"; a bowl

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-88707805712948819332010-06-26T16:41:00.004+09:002010-06-26T16:54:35.529+09:00

On the 7th of August 2010, about 200 people clean the Buddha in Todaiji temple. This is a only once a year event known as “Omi-nugui “. You can see the work from 7:30 to 9:30 in the morning.It is a very good chance to see!How to get there from Yougendo:Take a train from here JR Oji to JR Nara. Then take a bus (Nara Kotsu Bus Lines) and get off at Daibutsuden Kasuga Taisha Mae.

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-18831057040346724682010-06-12T18:15:00.002+09:002010-06-12T18:34:36.592+09:00

G'day mate!Have you heard of "Hotaru" before?It is named "Lightning bug" or "Firefly" in English."Genji boteru" is one of the famous hotaru in Japan andpeople loved to see them at night from the end of May to the end of the June.Hotaru only live in a very clean river sothey are getting fewer these days.But still some people try to keep the river clean andincrease the number of Hotaru day by

tomominoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-31010756132317619452010-06-12T13:13:00.005+09:002010-06-12T13:29:21.478+09:00

In Kyoto, I found a Ninja Restaurant!Every Staffs there are wearing Ninja Costume!They entertain us with their Ninja-like performances.I am sure that you will have fun there!Also, Ninja-related souvenirs are on sale!Why don't you visit the Ninja Restaurant when you go to Kyoto!?It's in the Shijo area in Kyoto.Visit this web-site below for further information.http://www.ninja-kyoto.com/

Tsuguminoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-12979888707854378712010-06-04T13:21:00.005+09:002010-06-04T13:55:28.980+09:00

Today, I am going to introduce our homemade food!At Yougendo, we make delicious breakfast for the guests every morning.To serve the guests healthy food, we polish brown rice by the rice mill machine to make rice more delicious.This is the rice mill machine and polished rice.Moreover, we make addictive-free homemade bread every day.Every morning, our guests enjoy the fleshly-baked bread!!It's

Tsuguminoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-36012379413967908382010-05-30T17:23:00.002+09:002010-05-30T17:34:41.462+09:00

We got a lovely present from our guest from the state.She is a cats lover, and gave us a book about cats. →Click here to see inside of the book!It was a really funny book. You will like it if you like cats.If you would like to see, find it in our book shelf in the lounge area @Yougendo.

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-67220200871061841732010-05-28T17:26:00.006+09:002010-05-28T17:39:18.172+09:00

We have a Japanese musical instrument called "Koto"!You can play at Yougendo!My co-worker Tomo wants to learn playing "Koto".You can enjoy her music in the morning sometimes.It will be a lovely BGM for your breakfast time!

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-16431678555160289842010-05-26T16:55:00.001+09:002010-05-26T17:14:53.921+09:00

G'day mate!Today i have 2 updates.Do you remember our old article about "A seed of chestnut as a present from our guests came from UK/FRA"??These two seeds were under ground for about 7 months and finally......They grown up!!!!!This was a happy news for us;)

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-62187462189686890412010-05-26T16:46:00.003+09:002010-05-26T17:16:11.955+09:00

G'day mate!Yesterday we got those "Omiyage" souvenirs from the guests coming from North Ireland!They enjoyed their stay here very much and loved all food at Yougendo.Hope to meet them again in some future!p.s.In this photo, that yellow sweet is our staff's hand made pumpkin pudding!

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-76400264208493882862010-05-22T15:20:00.003+09:002010-05-22T15:24:27.126+09:00

Are you ready to enjoy summer?It's getting hotter and more humid here. Now to be summer!(Ooops, I forgot that rainy season, known as Tsuyu in Japanese is coming soon before summer...)If you would like to go to the beach in Kansai area, I would very like to recommend you the Shirarahama beach in Shirahama, Wakayama.This beach is already opened on the 3rd of May this year.(It is the earliest beach

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-5808068257673912032010-05-20T15:48:00.003+09:002010-05-20T16:12:37.363+09:00

I'm Meg!!!I have been working here since last September. I am a student of Doshisha women's college of liberal arts and studying English. My plan is studying in Newcastle,in the UK for a year from this September.I always enjoy working here because all the staff are very nice and I can talk with the guests. Today, Yuika made us curry at lunch time. I love her curry!!!!!!!Thank you

Megnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-15517079555614315242010-05-06T21:01:00.004+09:002010-05-06T21:11:43.121+09:00

What's a colorful flowers!The photo was taken at a department store in Umeda, Osaka.The flowers were promoting mother's day which is coming this Sunday.Do you have customs for mother's day in your country?

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-1065442086902584442010-05-04T08:09:00.007+09:002010-05-04T08:56:01.731+09:00

It's getting warmer and warmer these days.One of the best seasons for going out!If you have a chance, why don't you go to Tokyo Disney Resort?!The dream world of Disney is in Maihama, Chiba near from Tokyo.Tokyo Disney Resort consists of Tokyo Disney Sea and Tokyo Disney Land.Last month, I went to Tokyo Disney Sea for the first time.It was really an enjoyable place though I had to wait in a

Tsuguminoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-24196208999871072352010-05-02T01:25:00.003+09:002010-05-02T01:34:28.569+09:00

We were featured as the BEST budget accommodation in Japan, in "The Guardian" British newspaper! http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2008/jan/05/budget.hotels?page=all

SHUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15697192027096318600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-63558819042292761982010-04-30T17:12:00.002+09:002010-05-02T01:28:36.650+09:00

Gday mate!It is getting more GREEN in our garden recently.Here is one of Japanese vegetables called "Fuki" in Japanese.We have a lot of "Fuki" in our garden like this picture. The taste is a bit bitter but all adults love this taste.When we cook it, first peel it and boiled with a bit of salt and make it soft. We flied with flour or cook them with fish stock, soy sauce, sake and "mirin" sweet

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-70185418138162638822010-04-28T13:18:00.001+09:002010-04-28T13:18:59.066+09:00

The "true spring" has finally come here!!;-D

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-60600226191954120732010-04-11T17:20:00.005+09:002010-04-11T17:37:06.607+09:00

A bit early information from Yougendo.Every year August 5th to 14th, Nara park will be surrounded with thousands of candle. The summer event called "Toukae".If you are planing to visit this area, you must go!

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-6239074911455264072010-04-09T13:14:00.000+09:002010-04-09T13:14:57.208+09:00

"Spring Special" Limited Offer until Apr 30th An intimate group lesson learning how to make delicious sushi rolls. Every aspect covered from the very beginning showing how to cook rice, cut the fish, what ingredients to use and how to make the sushi rolls. We don't have to use raw fish so don't let that put you off. Let's sit down in a traditional Japanese atmosphere and eat what we

SHUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15697192027096318600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-81527610372669757462010-04-08T14:09:00.004+09:002010-04-08T14:40:10.362+09:00

Would you like to take a hot spring "onsen" with beautiful view?The view from the hot spring has a big red bridge across a deep river and cherry trees. It will make you feel refreshed from your fatigue of the journey.After taking the hot spring, it will be nice to walk up Mt. Shigi. It's not hard to walk, it's a easy path.The colorful temples and statues of tigers will welcome you.We have

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-28535814280185814682010-04-07T17:09:00.004+09:002010-04-07T17:34:17.454+09:00

"Omurice" is a Japanese coined word for "omelet and rice" .Ketchup rice (fried and seasoned with tomato sauce) is wrapped by omelet which was invented by Japanese.It is a popular lunch menu at home as well can be found at many restaurant.You might find many varieties of Omurice, like white sauce, curry sauce, and shrimp and crab tomato sauce...etcOur lunch today was Omurice. I cannot wrap the

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-23744866073748219442010-03-28T18:00:00.011+09:002010-04-07T17:35:27.925+09:00

G'day mate!Cherry blossom is beautifully blooming now at Yougendo.There are many places to enjoy "Sakura" in Nara.Today I recommend one of the major viewing spot at Koriyama castle.JR Koriyama station is just 3 stops from JR Oji station and you need to walk about 20 minutes from the station.Cherry blossom at there are famous for weeping cherry trees.Also the castle was selected as the best

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-35022822474014361862010-03-21T21:48:00.007+09:002010-04-08T14:07:34.876+09:00

G'day mate!Today (21st of Mar) was a Spring equinox day in here Japan.Here are some pictures cherry blossom from YOUGENDO....The weather was beautiful but a bit windy.Tomorrow will be beautiful day, again !!Let's bring your lunch and eat outside!!

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-18934795805104627972010-03-19T01:42:00.004+09:002010-04-08T14:08:09.112+09:00

G'day mate!As you can see from this pic, Sakura (cherry blossom in English) has just started blooming in our garden!Here is getting warmer and warmer especially in a daytime and all flowers has just started bloomed.I will put more photes on here to share with all of you this spring!What's your plan for this spring??Let's go out with some lunch and have a good time with your mates under the

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-39291025689298569222010-03-14T16:16:00.003+09:002010-04-07T17:35:45.467+09:00

G'day mate!If you have visited Kansai area once, I'm pretty sure you have tasted octopus dumpling called "Takoyaki".How's the taste??Did you like it??There is another version of Kansai food made from flour.It was born in Sannomiya, Kobe but it is getting famous these days at Osaka as well after they open the shop in Namba, Osaka.The owner is really nice man.We asked any nice Okonomiyaki shop

tomominoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-30712067228330392952010-03-13T16:45:00.004+09:002010-03-13T17:17:24.635+09:00

When you are walking in the Nara park in Nara city, I might see a little shop selling only biscuit. The biscuit is not for you, but for deer around you. You can feed them, and part the sales goes to the association to protect them.On the 20th, the 21st, and the 22nd of March 2010, you would get a trophy if you fly the biscuit farther.The biscuit is bigger than normal one. You can join the game

yuicanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-3146330500207629152010-03-13T13:21:00.001+09:002010-03-14T18:36:19.417+09:00

"Yu ka ta" is a traditional summer vestiture in Japan, like a cotton-made dressing gown with a belt, very light and comfortable!  We provide them in each guest rooms for free of use so that the guests can try them on, hang around and sleep in during their stay at Yougendo. Yukatas are available for purchase in a variety of patterns and sizes at our souvenir shop. Nice present from Japan for

SHUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15697192027096318600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919596825082318493.post-86459829160053849472010-03-11T17:57:00.006+09:002010-04-08T14:08:42.652+09:00

G'day mate!It is getting cold again these days...Freezing !!!By the way, here is an very famous event at Nigatsudo holl which is in Nara city and just next to Todaiji temple.This event has been held from 1st of March to 14th of March.Tomorrow they have an event called "Omizutori" .You can find more info from this website!http://www.pref.nara.jp/nara_e/dd_aspx_menuid-1635.htmI'm sure there are

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Good news for guests from the US! From today 1st of March 2010, we've started to  accept DISCOVER cards. Let's shop! :D

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G'day mate! Today I went up to Shigisan kanko hotel where Onsen(hot spring in English) is inside and you can have a bath even you are not staying at there.It stands on the top of the mountain so you have to take a train from "Kintetsu" Oji station to Shigisanshita and take a bus to Shigisanue or you can walk up from Shigisanshita station to the top of the mountain around 20 mins i think.When you

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