Feature of Summer Around the Hotel 1 - Toro-nagashi -

Chiyoda Ward's annual event "The Cool of a Summer Evening" was held at Chidorigafuchi-moat last night.
"Toro- nagashi", about 700 floating lanterns create a fantastic scenery every year.
It is said that these lanterns guide back the spirits of the ancestors to the other world which were revisiting their house during "Bon".
"Bon" is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the family's deceased spirits.

An announcement said that they made their firewoods by wood scraps from earthquake and tsunami affected area.

And now people riding on the boats are going to light lanterns and float them on the water.

The glowing lanterns are making fantastic atmosphere around the moat.

It was a beautiful summer night in central Tokyo...

Chidorigafuchi-moat Boat Deck
Around 20min. on foot from the Hotel or
5min. on foot from Kudanshita Sta. by Toei Shinjuku-Line from Jimbocho Sta.

LIEU's "Happy Hour"

Grill & Bar LIEU's "Happy Hour" will be held from 16:00 to 18:00 on week days until August 31.

LIEU's recommendations are very fruity and fresh Parmesan sparkling wines.

This day we ordered Parmesan-Prosciutto.
It really goes great with both sparkling wines!

We also ordered grilled fresh vegetables with bagnacauda which was "Today's recommendation".
You will surley order another glass of wine...

We're looking forward to serving you a nice cold drinks!

Grill & Bar LIEU "Happy Hour"

[Time] 16:00-18:00(Last order)  *Week days only until August 31.

  Drinks - Sparkling wine  bottle-4,800JPY  glass - 800JPY

               Today's glass wine - 600JPY

               Draft beer - 600JPY

               Cocktail - 800JPY

  Foods - 1,000JPY (Each plates)

The Star Festival "TANABATA"

July 7th is "TANABATA" , The Star Festival, in Japan.

The Star Festival is an event originating from a Chinese legend.
According to the legend, the Milky Way, a river of stars that crosses the sky separated ORIHIME(Vega) and HIKOBOSHI(Altair) and these lovers are allowed to meet only once a year by God on July 7th.

It is said that if you write your wishes on a strip of paper called "TANZAKU" and hang it on the bamboo branch, your wishes will come true!

No only Japanese guests, but guests from all over the world wrote down their wishes on TANAZAKU !

The bamboo tree will be displayed until July 7th.
Please feel free to write your wishes when you come to Hotel Niwa Tokyo!

Flower display in the lobby

The display by flower artist Mr.Hiroki Maeno has been set up in the lobby.
This work represents his wishes for the full recovery from the earthquake disaster.



Maeno-san said "Blue is for water, yellow which is a sunflower expresses a hope and green is for life."

Relaxation Lounge

There is a "Relaxation Lounge", a 24 hours opened space for our accommodation guest, on the 3rd floor at the Hotel.

The "Relaxation Lounge" is equipped with vending machines, ice dispenser and coin operated washer / dryers, and the free massage chairs which are especially popular among the guests.
Relaxing with the massage chairs really refreshes you after your hard work or walking around Tokyo for sightseeing.

Out side the window there is a terrace garden with herbs growing such as mint, thyme and rosemary.

These house-made herbs are sometimes used in Grill & Bar LIEU for cook !