Yoshida Winter Tourin the Land of Princess MononokeSat. 1. 21 – Sun. 1/22, 2017

Hosted by： Yoshida Country-City
Exchange Promotion Committee■Location： Yoshida, Unnan City, Shimane■Eligibility ：Foreign nationals who can speak English and/or Japanese■Openings ： 10 ※ Minimum：5 people■Participation ： ￥7,000 (lunch+dinner on 1/21 and breakfast+lunch on 1/22)■Deadline：Fri. 1/13
Please send us your name, address, phone number, birth date, and activity (Letter Opener
Making/Plant Dyeing and Scarecrow Making) in which you wish to participate■Sign-up/Contact ： Yoshida Country-City Exchange Program Committee Office
Hamasaki (Sukunahikona Institute) TEL: 090-2406-9436 E-mail: hamasaki 0707@gmail.com

Yoshida was historically prosperous due to traditional tatara iron making,and contains the last remaining ironworks building and town.
Yoshida is also home to a historic and beautiful town,
scenic rice fields lining the mountains, onsen listed in ancient texts,
and culture and arts from long ago such as kagura dance and blacksmithing.

Come enjoy everything that Yoshida has to offer!
Sat. 1/21

11:30 Meet at Roadside Station, Tataraba Ichibanchi
11:45 Tour Start
12:10 Lunch (Café Hashiman)
13:00 Town Tour
14:45 Sugaya Ironworks Tour
16:00 History of Iron Museum
16:45 Seiranso Onsen (optional)
18:00 Dinner (Tamura Ryokan)
20:30 Move to lodging (Tamura Ryokan/Hashiman)

Sun. 1/22

7:30 Breakfast
8:45 Departure
9:00 Letter Opener Making/Plant Dyeing and Scarecrow Making (choose preference)
11:30 Mochi Making/Lunch(Enjoy fresh mocha with kinako powder, daikon, seaweed, and in zenzai)
14:00 Mindani Kagura Dance Performance
15:30 Opinion Exchange
16:30 Finish

Schedule※Tour activities subject to change※A maximum of 5 people can participate in each activity on the 22nd. Please tell us your preferred activity
on your application. If your preferred activity fills up, please attend the other activity.
Transportation to Roadside Station Tataraba Ichibanchi
You may use the following bus to get to the meeting spot easily.
※ Tell us in advance if you will ride to or from the Kisuki Highway Bus Stop
【Getting there】
 From Hiroshima: (Highway bus bound for Miyoshi/Izumo) Departs 9:00 from Hiroshima
Station, Shinkansen Line Exit, arrives 11:25 From Izumo: (Highway bus bound for Hiroshima) Departs at 10:30 from Izumo Station,arrives 11:15
 From Matsue: (Highway bus bound for Hiroshima) Departs 10:00 from Matsue Station,arrives 10:38 at Kisuki Highway Bus Stop
【Getting back】
 To Hiroshima: 4:54 bus, arrives at Hiroshima Station, Shinkansen Line Exit 7:19
 To Izumo: 4:50 bus, arrives at Izumo Station 5:35
 To Matsue: 4:50 bus from Kisuki Highway Bus Stop, arrives at Matsue Station 5:28
Necessary Items
Please wear boots/shoes for walking in snow. Yukata are available for sleeping in, but you
may bring your own pajamas if preferred. Tooth brushes and towels are also provided. Pleasebring your own towel if you plan to enter the onsen.
【Conditions】
Please read before applying.

Hosted by：●We will accept reservations for multiple people●Bring ¥7,000 for meals. Please pay the full amount on the first day of the tour.

【Lodging】

Yoshida Country-City
Exchange Promotion
Committee

Locations：Tamura Ryokan, Hashiman●Room Type：Japanese (2-4 people per room)●Please consult with us if you would like your own room.
●Bathing facilities, restrooms, and sinks are communal【Personal Information Disclosure】
Personal information disclosed to the committee may be used to contact you regarding the tour, including lodgning,services, and payment. We may also contact you with information about future programs.