Samurai Sword & Zen in Yasugi city, Shimane

The Oku-izumo Yasugi region is rich with myths that have been passed down where the tatara iron production has developed. Here is a tour that sets out to trace the locations of these scattered legends based on the story and cultural assets of the Japan Heritage “Land of Izumo Chronicle”.

• ①A journey to meet the stories created by the 1,000 years of iron making. The Oku-Izumo Yasugi region have developed through "tatara" iron making. Here is a journey to retrace the story and cultural assets of the Japan Heritage “Land of Izumo Chronicle” based on the scattered traditional sites, and to draw your own future through the interaction with people who are carrying on the tradition to this day.
• ②Learn the spirit of the samurai at the Okuizumo Tatara Sword Museum. Experience drawing a sword At the Okuidumo Tatara Sword Museum, learn about the tradition of tatara iron production and swords. You can also have the opportunity to experience drawing a sword (removing a sword from its scabbard). By learning more about swords, one reflect on the spirit of the samurai.
• ③Zazen meditation experience at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of the oldest temples in the San'in region, which is said to have been founded in 587 At Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a temple of the Tendai sect that represents the San'in region, you can experience zazen meditation. The experience of meditation, which quiets the mind and allows you to look deeply within yourself, in this special location is sure to contribute to maint inner peace.
• ④Enjoy a relaxing time at the premium Ryokan “Saginoyusou”, a 1-minute walk from the Adachi Museum of Art, a popular destination for foreign tourists The Adachi Museum of Art has been ranked number one in the Japanese garden rankings of the American journal “Journal of Japanese Gardening” for 21 consecutive years. Saginoyusou, which is located close to the world-famous Adachi Museum of Art, is a long-established ryokan (Japanese-style inn) that has been in business since 1909. Enjoy a relaxing time in a premium space where you can fully enjoy the hot spring water that flows directly from the source, exquisite cuisine, and the pure Japanese-style architecture and gardens.