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Samurai Silk and History of Shonai Domain
Visit Matsugaoka in Tsuruoka City where all the processes from sericulture to silk product making are still available. Tsuruoka and its surrounding area called Shonai is the one and only area that can provide the whole supply chain of silk products. Learn the history of Samurais who gave up their swords for hoes to plant mulberry trees for the sake of helping the modernization of Japan and also to clear their names after being defeated by the new government centered around the Meiji Emperor.
Meeting Point
Tsuruoka Station
Tsuruoka Station
Meet at the Tsuruoka Station and take a taxi to go to Matsugaoka.
Matsugaoka Craft Park and Kibiso Shop
Visit Matsugaoka Crat Park. Take a look at the old silkworm houses, Cultivation Memorial Hall, and enjoy a nice walk around the buildings from 150 years ago.
Lunch
Lunch at nearby Italian restaurant.
Silk Miraikan
Visit Silk-Miraikan to see silk industry exhibition. Enjoy shopping in Kibiso Shop where genuine and authentic silk products made in Shonai are available.
Tsuruoka Station
Finish the tour at Tsuruoka Station.
Ending Point
Tsuruoka Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
Taxi fee, lunch for both guests and guide, admission to the Matsugaoka's cultivation memorial hall.
Tour Important Information
The facilities are closed on Wednesdays.
Important message from the guide
I'm available mainly during daytime from 8am to 5pm. Night time negotiable.
My area of guiding is northern part of Yamagata prefecture, namely Tsuruoka City, Sakata City, Shinjo City, Mikawa-machi, Shonai-machi, Yuza-machi.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
