Notice of Renovation Work on between July 1 and the begining of October, 2023
Thank you for your continued patronage of the Shiba Park Hotel.
We would like to inform you that we will be conducting renovation work on the 4th and 5th floor guest rooms during the following dates.
We will pay close attention to safety and noise, but there may be some noise during the work.
Floors: 4th and 5th
Date: July 1 (Sat.) – October 3 (Tue.), 2023
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Noise will be temporarily compensated for a few days during the above schedule period, but sufficient consideration will be given. Please kindly be informed that the schedule may be extended depending on the work situation.
Guest rooms on the 1st, 2nd, and on the 6th through 12th floors will be available as usual.
We apologize for all the inconvenience this will cause to guests staying or using the hotel during the daytime, and we appreciate your understanding.
General Manager
Shiba Park Hotel
Shiba district in Tokyo is a place where you can still feel the wind of Edo-era. Shiba Park Hotel is a good old hotel that has weaved its way through time in harmony with the traditions and culture of this area. Shiba Park Hotel is also a library hotel with a diverse collection of books. We hold an exhibition called “Tale of Artisans” which tell stories of traditions (tales) that they have developed and nurtured.
Shiba district in Tokyo is a place where you can still feel the wind of Edo-era. Shiba Park Hotel is a good old hotel that has weaved its way through time in harmony with the traditions and culture of this area. Shiba Park Hotel is also a library hotel with a diverse collection of books. We hold an exhibition called “Tale of Artisans” which tell stories of traditions (tales) that they have developed and nurtured.
What do you imagine when you think about the Japanese tea ceremony? For those who are unfamiliar with it, the manner and movements may seem difficult. It is true that the tea ceremony has many rules of etiquette. However, as the name implies, the tea ceremony is one in which guests are meant to enjoy the tea that their hosts make. The mutual consideration between the host and the guest creates a warm and heartfelt connection.
Here, we will outline the flow of a tea ceremony by explaining how hosts should prepare tea and how guests should enjoy it.
Shiba district in Tokyo is a place where you can still feel the wind of Edo-era. Shiba Park Hotel is a good old hotel that has weaved its way through time in harmony with the traditions and culture of this area. Shiba Park Hotel is also a library hotel with a diverse collection of books. We hold an exhibition called “Tale of Artisans” which tell stories of traditions (tales) that they have developed and nurtured.
Have you ever been to a Japanese tea ceremony?
In Japan, the custom of drinking tea (green tea) is rooted in daily life – after a meal, to quench your thirst, to warm you up, and for refreshment. At home, it is common to use a teapot and tea leaves in order to make the tea. You can also see many people on the city streets drinking tea from plastic bottles, like the famous “PET Bottle.” Beverage manufacturers sell many types of bottled beverages in vending machines and convenience stores – cold ones in summer, and warm ones in winter. In Japan, tea is not something that only certain people drink. It is an essential part of life which everyone enjoys in their own way, regardless of age or gender.
Shiba district in Tokyo is a place where you can still feel the wind of Edo-era. Shiba Park Hotel is a good old hotel that has weaved its way through time in harmony with the traditions and culture of this area. Shiba Park Hotel is also a library hotel with a diverse collection of books. We hold an exhibition called “Tale of Artisans” which tell stories of traditions (tales) that they have developed and nurtured.
Mizuhiki refers to a form of decorative art used in Japan at auspicious events and to offer one’s condolences. They are beautiful ornamental cords that come in colors such as red/white and white/black and are used to tie gift wrapping and envelopes.
Japanese people love cherry blossoms. I have never met a Japanese person who says they hate cherry blossoms. I believe the experience is similar to how Americans love baseball, and Italians love soccer -- this is content that is adored on a national level. In J-POP, there are enough cherry blossom-themed songs to build a mountain. A lot of meteorological institutions announce their predictions as to when the cherry trees will bloom. From schools to workplaces, talk about when to go cherry blossom viewing or if you've gone already is a hot topic. And if a storm were to arrive during full bloom, the weather announcers on TV will discuss, with the sternest possible expressions, the possibility that the cherry blossoms may scatter. According to one theory, the Japanese mentality to desire an elegant exit is mirrored in the scattering of the cherry blossom petals -- perhaps that is a good match with the notion that the cherry blossoms are scattering at the height of their beauty. I believe that may be true.
This is the extent to which the nationally beloved cherry blossoms are (most likely) imprinted upon our minds, perhaps even more than we imagined. In the spring, when the cities are seeped in the pink colors of the cherry blossoms, no matter where you go in Tokyo, even a simple stroll becomes an enjoyable experience. The special cherry blossom season, a moment that lasts only for one week out of the year. Even during the coronavirus pandemic, the cherry trees will still blossom.
They will bloom in an instant, and scatter before you know it, so we recommend that you venture out on good weather days.
Rather than simply going to see the cherry blossoms, we will introduce you to several examples of how Tokyoites enjoy these flowers. If you have an opportunity to visit Tokyo during the cherry blossom season, please try these out.
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What kind of impression do you have of the Japanese rainy season (Tsuyu)? A downpour like Thailand’s monsoonal squalls? Or drizzling like in London? The answer is neither. The rain that falls during the rainy season in Japan could be described as “not so heavy but not so light rain, pouring almost all day long.” The rainy season is generally not a popular time to travel because it lasts for a while. Still, on the flip side, it is prime time to explore overlooked opportunities. This is especially true in a metropolis like Tokyo. Tourist spots are open, reservations at popular restaurants are easy to get, and hotels are inexpensive to book. It is also fun to carry around colorful umbrellas. For those considering a trip to Tokyo, here are some things to do that are unique to this time of year.
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Shiba district in Tokyo is a place where you can still feel the wind of Edo-era. Shiba Park Hotel is a good old hotel that has weaved its way through time in harmony with the traditions and culture of this area. Shiba Park Hotel is also a library hotel with a diverse collection of books. We hold an exhibition called “Tale of Artisans” which tell stories of traditions (tales) that they have developed and nurtured. The exhibition has different themes for each season and it has a focus on Japanese culture and is displayed with books. Since ancient times, Japan has been a country rich in nature and rich in changes. In Japan, you can feel the changes of the four seasons are naturally and sensitively reflected in various places including the changing natural scenery, plants, festivals, traditional crafts, and traditional culture. Japanese people have come to appreciate the beauty, enjoyment, and harshness of the changing seasons, as well as respect the blessings of nature. In addition to the traditional crafts and culture nurtured by nature's bounty, we also bring you the characteristics and attractions of traditional events that have been carefully passed down from generation to generation throughout Japan.
We welcome our guests from our heart with Japanese warm hospitality for all four seasons so that our guests can have such a sustainable experience that "history and culture are spun through the ages, leading to a better and richer tomorrow.”
When people from overseas ask me about the best time of year to visit Tokyo, I always recommend either the cherry blossom season or winter, when the city is lit up with spectacular light displays. The four seasons in Japan are beautiful, with each one offering its own unique pleasures, but if your visit is limited to Tokyo, the beauty of the city during these two seasons is truly exceptional. Especially during the winter illumination season, the whole city is basked in golden lights, making it a fun place to visit no matter where you go. You can enjoy gorgeous light displays from early December through the beginning of February in various spots around Tokyo. In this article, we introduce a list of recommended illumination spots for the 2022-2023 season.
Pros
· Illumination events are staged at various locations around Tokyo, making them the perfect place for date nights.
· Lights are displayed from early December through the beginning of February, making it easy to plan your trip.
· Restaurants and department stores in Japan are open during the Christmas season.
Cons
· In Japan, Christmas is a day to go on a date with your significant other, so restaurants are almost always full at this time of year. Early reservations are essential.
· The entire city is crowded with people.
Recommended illumination spots
・Participating in the “Book Baton Project” to deliver education through books
・Thorough recycling of valuable resources
Waste from restaurant kitchens including cooking oil, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans, are collected by recycling companies and recycled or sorted into smaller pieces for disposal.
Shiba district in Tokyo is a place where you can still feel the wind of Edo-era. Shiba Park Hotel is a good old hotel that has weaved its way through time in harmony with the traditions and culture of this area. Shiba Park Hotel is also a library hotel with a diverse collection of books. We hold an exhibition called “Tale of Artisans” which tell stories of traditions (tales) that they have developed and nurtured.
With the arrival of autumn comes the inevitable feeling of deep longing. You may find yourself looking forward to all the seasonal dishes of fall, dreaming of long nights spent immersed in a good book, and wanting to go out and admire the trees flourished in their stunning autumnal dress. And after successfully making it through another oppressive Japanese summer, it's only natural for you to want to treat yourself a little. But you don't have to travel too far just to experience autumn. Once summer gives way to fall, even the trees lining the city streets transform into gorgeous hues of gold and crimson, so you won't miss out on the changing of seasons even in Tokyo central.
Here, we'd like to introduce a famous poem about autumn, written by Basho Mastuo, a famous Edo-period poet and a master of travel.
"Akifukaki, tonari wa nani wo, suru hito zo."
It means, "As autumn grows deeper, I wonder what the person beside me is doing?"
Once it becomes autumn, we not only think about what we want to do, but we become curious about what others will do as well. And while we're at it, may we ask what you would like to do while visiting Japan in autumn?
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