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Samurai Silk and History of Shonai Domain

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Yamagata Tour Guide - Hiromi O.

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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.

Itinerary

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10:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Tsuruoka Station

- In front of ticket gate of JR Tsuruoka Station. There is only one gate.

10:20 AM

Matsugaoka Craft Park

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.

11:30 AM

Lunch

Lunch at nearby Italian restaurant.

01:00 PM

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.

01:40 PM

Leave for JR Tsuruoka Station

Ending Point

JR Tsuruoka Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee

transportation fee via TOYOTA Roomy

gasoline expense

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What‘s not included

-Lunch - Please pay at the restaurant for the guide and yourself.

-Admission to the Matsugaoka's cultivation memorial hall (300YEN) - Please pay when entering.

-Toll fee - This tour doesn't use toll road but in case of changing the itinerary and drive toll roads, please cover the cost.

Tour Important Information

Please take out travel insurance

Car used for this tour is TOYOTA Roomy

The facilities are closed on Wednesdays.

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Yamagata Tour Guide - Hiromi O.

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About Tour Guide Hiromi O.

National Licensed Guide Interpreter located in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. I used to work at a global investment bank in Tokyo but returned to my hometown to be close to nature.


Yamagata is the perfect place to visit for those who love nature in rural area. Especially in Tsuruoka and its surrounding area that are nestled between the Sea of Japan and beautiful mountain ranges, we offer a unique cultural experience found nowhere else. For example, visiting Sokushinbutsu (Self-mummified monks) temples, climbing up 2,446 stone steps to the summit of a holy mountain, mystical encounter with various jellyfish, indulging in a rich culinary tradition, exploring diverse local crafts, and more!


I love my hometown and would love to help visitors have unforgettable experiences during their journeys. Looking forward to meeting you!


<How to get Tsuruoka from Tokyo>

By JR, Joetsu Shinkanse from Tokyo to Niigata, then change to express train Inaho from Niigata to Tsuruoka. About 4 hours from JR Tokyo Station.


By bus, night buses are available from Shinjuku area and Shibuya area, leaves around 10pm and arrive at Tsuruoka around 6am. Please check the bus company's website for details.


By air, ANA operates 5 times a day from Haneda Airport to Shonai Airport.

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