[Itinelary]
Day1 : Blacksmith Shop, Shimane Art Museum
Day2 : Matsue Castle, Horikawa Pleasure Boat, Izumo Taisha Shrine, Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo

Optional Experience : Izumo Kagura

 

◆Izumo Taisha Shrine
In Japan, it is said that in October of the lunar calendar, the 8 million gods from all over the country gather in Izumo to hold a meeting regarding the happiness of people. The Izumo-taisha Shrine is the place where the gods stay.
Izumo-taisha is famous as the god of marriage and the god of good fortune, and the history of its founding is recorded in "Kojiki," which is said to be the oldest history book in Japan.
Izumo is also said to be the birth place of sumo wrestling.
According to the Kojiki, the deity Takemikazuchi, an emissary of Amaterasu, was forced to concede the land to the deity Takemikazuchi, who then engaged in a contest of strength with Takemikazuchi on the beach of Inasa.
It is Takemikazuchi who wins the contest. As promised, Amaterasu receives the Land of Izumo from Okuninushi no Mikoto.
This power struggle is said to be the myth of "handing over the land," and is generally regarded as the origin of sumo.
It is also said that Izumo-taisha is the temple that Okuninushi no Mikoto requested in exchange for the handover of the land.

◆ Tatara blacksmith workshop
At a blacksmith workshop near the Sugaya Tatara Sannai, you will observe and experience the process of nailing and making paper knives.
You can experience the traditional way of forging and molding under the guidance of a professional artisan.

◆ Iron History Museum
In our country, a unique Japanese iron making technique called "Tatara Iron Manufacturing" has been developed since ancient times.
The history and technology of iron making, as well as the role played by iron, are displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

◆ Shimane Art Museum
Shimane Art Museum houses the world's largest collection of Hokusai works, with over 1,600 pieces.You can see the real Hokusai, not a replica, and wonder what Japan was like 200 years ago.
Hokusai's paintings show us not only the Japanese landscape as he saw it, but also the people's relationship and feelings, books, and education.
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind collection while watching the beautiful sunset over Lake Shinji.

◆ Matsue Castle
Matsue Castle is one of the 12 existing castle towers that have remained in their original state for more than 400 years. It is also one of only five castles in Japan designated as a national treasure.
In particular, the castle tower is the second largest after Himeji Castle, and the castle walls boast an imposing appearance. The stonewalls that support the castle's footing are beautifully curved with no gaps.
The moats surrounding the castle still retain the original appearance when the castle was built, and a tour around the moat is one of Matsue's attractions.
Matsue Castle is not only beautiful, but also has an excellent offensive and defensive structure here and there. Thinking about how to attack the castle tower while walking is fun.

◆ Horikawa Pleasure Boat
Matsue is a city rich in history and culture in Shimane, the hometown of the gods.
This town is protected by the national treasure Matsue Castle and the moat built around its base.
There are many ways to visit Matsue, but why not explore Matsue while relaxing on a boat?
You're sure to find a special side of yourself that you'll want to share with someone.

Day1 : JR Izumo-shi Station (The meeting place) > Iron History Museum > Blacksmith Shop > Shimane Art Museum > Stay in Matsue city Day2 : Matsue Castle > Horikawa Pleasure Boat > Izumo Taisha Shrine > Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo > Dentetsu Izumoshi Station (The tour end place)

If you cancel your reservation, the following cancellation rates and remittance charge will be charged.
(1) over 15 days before to the program date: 10 % of the program fee
(2) 14 - 3 days prior to the program date: 50 % of the program fee
(3) 2 - 0 days prior to the program date: 100 % of the program fee