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Sakura Cherry blossom is ready in Tokyo salon.

Hello, I have seen one Cherry blossom blooming near Sakaeya Kimono Salon Tokyo. There is a river named Kanda, along　with this river there are many cherry blossom and one early bird cherry blossom has started blooming.　I talked with one local stranger that the spring has come.

Now Tokyo salon is ready to offer you Kimono rental. We can visit a Kimono craft shop (on weekdays) to lean Kimono, and also very historical Japanese garden “Basho en”. Basho is the most famous 757 poem in Edoear. You can feel Edo, unmodernized atmosphere. What’s more at one museum, we can try a tea by pottery which was made by
the 79th Prime Minister of Japan a Morihiro Hosokawa who coalition was the first non-Liberal Democratic Party . Walking under cherry blossom in Kimono and seeing such traditional craft,　then talk Japanese history be wonderful experience for you!


The opening fair,

Regular Kimono Rental ¥8000 yen for women, men, and children

Cherry blossom Special price until 18 of April ¥7000yen

Reservations:
Please reserve for two people or more, at least 3 days in advance and pay by pay-pal when we confirm your reservation.

We want you to wear the kimono that will suit you best. For this, please include the following information about yourself. Please list the information for each person.

- name
- gender female or male
-plane number
- body height cm
- body size SS/S/M/L/LL
- shoe size cm
- day and arrival time
Only for women
- Kimono color (please choose 3): black, dark blue, light blue, dark green , light green, purple, red, pink, orange, yellow, white
- Kimono style: Let us know if you prefer Some or Ori style pattern. You can see the different kimono styles at http://english.kimono-sakaeya.com/?eid=1440360

Fore more infometino of Tokyo rental
http://english.kimono-sakaeya.com/?eid=1450513
Salon location http://english.kimono-sakaeya.com/?eid=1450513
Image of the photos near Kimono salon
http://kimono-sakaeya.com/tokyophoto/Tokyo%20walk%20image1.html
Sorry too many my photos, but these photos let you know how salon is lucky to be surrounded by green, academic and traditional place.
It is only place we can visit on foot for 20mini to 5mini.


Available days during cherry blossom special price

March
-24th
-25th
-26th
-27th
-29th
-30th
-31st

April

-3rd
-4th
-5th
-6h
-10rh
-11th
-12th
-14th
-17th

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Close to the Four Seasons hotel very central in Tokyo

Edogawabashi Y12 by subway Yurakucho-line

next station to Iidabashi


We can meet up at the Edogawabashi station or the Four Seasons hotel

Here are some examples of where you can go:

Sumo fighting
From 10th of Jan to14th of Jan from 9th of May to 23rd of May and from 12th of Sep to 26th of Sep at Kokugikan near Ryogoku station (about 30 minutes from our salon). Tickets are ¥3600 to ¥14300 yen

Kabuki theater
On most days until the end of April (then they will be closed for rebuilding so you have to see this traditional theater now!). At Kabukiza in Ginza (about 30 minutes from our salon). Tickets are ¥3,000 to ¥20,000 yen.


Bunraku puppet play
During two weeks in February and May and September and December at Kokuritsu Gekijyo in Hanzomon (about 25 minutes from our salon). Tickets are ¥1,500 to 5,700 yen.

Nou dance-drama
Available all season at several locations. Nearest one is Kanze at Yarai, 20 minutes walk from our salon. Tickets are about ¥2,000 to 15,000 yen.

See more about theaters here http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e639.html

Museums within walking distance from our salon

Eiseibunko
5 minutes walk, ¥600yen

The TSUBOUCHI Memorial Theatre Museum Waseda University
Aizu Museum Theatre Museum Waseda University 15 minutes walk, free of charge


The Kodansha Noma Memorial Museum
3 minutes walk, ¥500yen

Other recommended places to visit. Please see the web sites for details and opening hours.

Basho an
10 minutes walk, free of charge (closed Mon & Tue)

The Four seasons hotel Chinzan-so garden
2 minutes walk, free of charge


Kanda river
5 minutes walk, free of charge

Shiedogababashi Park
10 minutes walk, free of charge


Hatoyama
10 minutes walk, free of charge (closed on Mondays)

And there are always many events in Tokyo http://www.tcvb.or.jp/en/agent/calendar.html

Also, the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Chinzan-so is next to the salon and their site will help you as well http://www.fourseasons.com/tokyo/attractions.html

5th　March　2010！
15~17PM Kimono sell and rental
15･16PM　Kamishibai

Kamishibai　is Japanese traditional story cards for children to know the moral. In this time, we will perfume it in English so you can lean some Japanese traditional idea in English. Come on and join in us! Admission is free. Time 3PM and 4PM
You can see it on youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/kahoriochi#p/a/u/0/AwJz_kqUgN4


Rental is 8000yen for one parson and you can rent it from 2:30PM and if you like, we can take you a temple and take photo. Please make a reservation by 4th of March. E-mail at info@kimono-sakaeya.com

Location Oak Hotel Asakusa　 http://www.oakhotel.co.jp/english/ 03-5828-0551
Around 15 mini from here by subway 　Ginza line Ginza to Inari-cho

この度は弊店のサービスにご興味を頂き、ありがとうございます。

ご予約にあたり以下の内容を３日前までに、以下の内容をinfo@kimono-sakaeya.comもしくは電話048-641-8137にご連絡下さい。


恐れ入りますが、ご参加の方々、各々につきまして、以下をお知らせ下さい。

-お名前

-ご連絡先電話番号

-身長

-お洋服のサイズ

-靴のサイズ

-ご利用日と到着時間　

-ご利用の目的　

-希望の着物の色

-染め・紬

−男性やお子様の場合はそのこともお伝え下さい。

１日お待ちしたいただいても、弊店より折り返しがない場合は、恐れ入りますが、再度ご連絡のほどよろしくお願いいたします。

お手数をおかけいたしますが、着付け時間を短縮し、最大限お着物をお楽しみいただくため、何卒ご協力のほどお願い申し上げます。

さかえ屋

We have kimonos for women, men and children. The kimono rental includes dressing you in the kimono. In addition, we invite you for a small free guided tour and tea ceremony(detail is following)

Kimono Rental:

Plan 1: Regular Kimono Rental
¥8000 yen for women, men, and children

Plan 2: Formal Furisode Kimono Rental for Special Occasions!
¥50,000 yen for women (one person reservation is welcome)
¥70000yen yen for couples
This includes the photo shoot by semi-photographer.

Yukata:

Plan 3: Summer Yukata
¥8000yen for women and men (this is not a rental, you can keep the full set)



Our free guided tour is for one hour at maximum.
Even if it is raining, we are still happy to offer you the rental but, the places we can take you to will be limited.
Complimentary rental kimono coat for cold weather.
We have everything for your outfit to rent, so just bring yourself!

Reservation
To make your reservation, please reserve by e-mail no later than 3days prior.

Providing your name & phone number (cell phone if possible).
Email to info@kimono-sakaeya.com

We want the kimono that will suit you best. For this, please also include the following information about yourself. If you are coming as a group, please list the information for each person.

- gender female or male
- body height cm
- body size SS/S/M/L/LL
- shoe size cm
- arrival day and time
- Kimono color (please choose 3): black, dark blue, light blue, dark green , light green, purple, red, pink, orange, yellow, white
- Kimono style: Let us know if you prefer Some or Tsumugi style pattern. You can see the different kimono styles http://english.kimono-sakaeya.com/?eid=1440360


If you don't receive our answer in two days, please e-mail again or call at 048-641-8137

Thank you very much,

Sakaeya kimono Shop


ご予約にあたり以下の内容を３日前までにinfo@kimono-sakaeya.comもしくは電話048-641-8137にご連絡下さい。

恐れ入りますが、レンタルになられる方それぞれすべてについてお知らせくださいませ。

-お名前
-ご連絡先電話番号
-身長
-お洋服のサイズ
-靴のサイズ
-ご利用日と到着時間　
-希望の着物の色
-染め・紬

１日お待ちしたいただいても、弊店より折り返しがない場合は、恐れ入りますが、再度ご連絡のほどよろしくお願いいたします。

お手数をおかけいたしますが、着付け時間を短縮し、最大限お着物をお楽しみいただくため、何卒ご協力のほどお願い申し上げます。

さかえ屋

Kimono can be too hot to wear in summer. Why not wear a traditional Yukata (cotton Kimono) instead? And you get to keep the Yukata and Obi! Yukata & Obi, with dressing, free guided tour, and tea ceremony: ¥8000 * * Conditions: - We request that you book no later than 3 days prior. - We are happy to rent outfits even in the event of rain, but the places we can take you to will be limited. - Come with a friend, or bring two and you will receive a 5% discount. - Groups of 4 or more receive a 10% discount. - Please be considerate and notify us well in advance, if you wish to cancel your booking. - There is no extra charge for the use of our hair accessories and makeup. - We have everything for your outfit to rent, so just bring yourself.

Kimono rental discounted day! 1st and 15th every month

Come visit us at Sakaeya Kimono Shop in Omiya, close to Tokyo. You will have the opportunity to wear a Kimono for a special afternoon.

We offer kimono dressing, tea, and a guided tour to nearby Hikawa Shrine at the very special price of just 5,000 Yen. Hikawa Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Japan and on the 15th of every month a small festival takes place in the precinct of the shrine. You can see the Kagura dance performance and have Japanese tea there. We will also take pictures of you in kimono at Hikawa Shrine.

If you cannot join us on the 15th, contact us and we can arrange a kimono rental for you on a different day. Please see our web site for details. The regular price for a Kimono setup is 8,000 Yen (not including photo shooting).

Details:
Where: Sakaeya Kimono Shop & Hikawa shrine in Omiya
When: every 1st and 15th every of the month starting at 12:00
(Note: Event will be cancelled in case of strong rain. No event on Thursdays)

- Everything required for wearing the Kimono will be available for rent, but if you have your own favorite items you are welcome to bring them along; we can help you get dressed in your own kimono as well
- There will be no extra charge for using our hair accessories and makeup;
- Photos will be sent to you by email after the event
- Please make sure to arrive at Sakaeya Kimono Shop by noon 12:00
- In case of strong rain, the event will be canceled

Reservation http://english.kimono-sakaeya.com/?eid=1467917 book no later than 3 days prior

What is the significance of the Japanese tea ceremony (Sado)? By Kahori Ochi

This is a very difficult question. Even now, I am unsure of the answer. My tea ceremony teacher told me "The tea ceremony reflects the Japanese heart”. She also said to me “When the host opens the tea ceremony, she must concentrate on one thing, and that is, how to entertain your guest. However, you yourself think of the “how” aspect. I can teach you the technicalities (almost every hand movement is set, even how to walk!) but you must find the “heart “of the tea ceremony on your own”. Sen Rikyu, the 16th-century tea master who perfected “The Way of Tea”, when asked to explain what this “way” entails, replied that it was a matter of observing seven rules:
#1 Make a satisfying bowl of tea

#2 Lay the charcoal so that the water boils efficiently
#3 Provide a sense of warmth in the winter and coolness in the summer
#4 Arrange the flowers as though they were in the field
#5 Be ready ahead of time.
#6 Be prepared in case it should rain
#7 Act with utmost consideration toward your guests.

The questioner was vexed by Rikyu's reply, saying that those were simple matters that anyone could handle. To this, Rikyu responded that he would become a disciple of the person who could carry them out to perfection!
The point of this story is that “the Way of Tea” is basically concerned with activities that are a part of everyday life, yet to master these requires great sophistication. In this sense, “the Way of Tea” is well described as the Art of Living. As seen within Rikyu's seven rules, the Way of Tea concerns the creation of the proper setting for that moment of enjoyment of a perfect bowl of tea. (from Ura Senke HP)
Additionally, this custom has been strongly influenced by Zen Buddhism. My favorite and most famous quote says “Remember the thought that when you meet that guest for the tea ceremony, it might be the only time you see this guest in your life”.
This emphasizes the fact that the encounter between the host and the guest in the tea ceremony is a special occasion. It occurs only once in a lifetime. Every encounter, even with a person we know for a long time is unique. I think we can say same thing in our life as well. Therefore, in my opinion, the tea ceremony captures the spirit of Japanese philosophy.
By Kahori Ochi, Japan 2005