Journeys in Japan - Yanai - Old Town of Goldfish Lanterns [1080p]
Yanai prospered as a port town in the Seto Inland Sea. It was one of the largest merchant cities in the region during the late 18th century. The city has a tenderly preserved district where merchants' white-plaster grand homes, built in the traditional kura storehouse style, line the street. This charming district is adorned with hanging goldfish lanterns in the summertime. There are also Yanaijima textile shops. This hand-woven cotton textile, which features stripes in indigo shades, was once hugely popular but production gradually declined in the 19th century. However, with the passion of the local people, Yanaijima was revived about 20 years ago.
Yanai City Volunteer Guide Club Volunteer guides show visitors the highlights of Yanai.
Must be booked 10 days in advance. There is also a free hiking tour that starts at 10:30 am from JR Yanai Station. No reservation is required.
Information: Yanai City Tourist Association
TEL:+81(0)820-23-3655
The Kunimori Residence This wealthy merchant's house was built about 250 years ago and has been kept in its original state. It's a designated national important cultural property. The house is open to the public. Open from 9 am to 5 pm.
467 Kaneya, Yanaitsu, Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
TEL:+81(0)820-22-0177 (Japanese only)
Kanro Soy Sauce Kanro soy sauce was developed as a seasoning especially for sashimi dishes. The rich sauce is fermented twice during the four years it takes to produce. Yanai's abundant groundwater and soybean cultivation made it possible to create this unique soy sauce around 230 years ago.
Information: Sagawa Soy Sauce Store
3714-1 Yanai, Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
TEL:+81(0)820-22-1830 (Japanese only)
Yanai Nishi Gura Visit this workshop to try your hand at weaving Yanaijima cotton textiles and making the paper goldfish lanterns. Kimono rental and dressing require reservations. Open from 9 am to 5 pm, closed on Tuesdays.
3700-8 Yanai, Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
TEL:+81(0)820-23-2490 (Japanese only)
Goldfish Lantern Festival This festival is held every year in August around the time of obon, when Japanese welcome their ancestors' spirits home. It is very festive with food stands, bon dancing, goldfish float performances, and fireworks.
Information: Yanai City Tourist Association
TEL:+81(0)820-23-1830
Kasasa Fisherman's Minshuku Guesthouse Kasasajima is a small island near Yanai with only 13 residents. It is very popular with fishing tourists. For dinner, guests dine on fresh seafood caught by the guesthouse's owner.
28 Kasasajima, Suo Oshimacho, Yamaguchi Prefecture
TEL:+81(0)820-74-3946
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*DAY 5* SHIMANE
1. Adashi Museum of Art [Preserved Garden]
2. 3:37 Horikawa Sightseeing Boat [Nina's Concert]
3. 4:42 Matsue Castle
4. 4:59 Yakumoan [Lunch: The amazing Duck Soup place]
5. 6:46 Goen Style Kimono [Sylvia & Isabelle in Kimonos]
6. 7:37 Shimenawa Experience Workshop [Nina & Jo Handicrafts]
7. 8:34 Izumo Taisha [Shrine]
*DAY 6* SHIMANE to YAMAGOCHI
1. 11:15 Taikodani Inari Shrine [Fox Statues]
2. 13.54 Saranoki [Lunch: Uzume Rice]
3. 14:41 Motonosumi Shrine [Known for Matchmaking, Nice sea view]
4. 15:57 Tsunoshima Bridge
5. 16:18 Kawatana Grand Hotel Otafuku [Dinner: Roof tiles Soba & Pufferfish]
*DAY 7* YAMAGUCHI
1. 17:56 Akiyoshi Plateau & Cave [17 degrees cave]
2. 20:10 Yamaguchi Narutaki Kogen Brewery [Lunch: Western food]
3. 20:36 Rurikoji Temple's Five-storeys Pagoda [Snake scared Jo]
4. 21:13 Yanai Nishigura [Goldfish Lantern]
5. 22:41 Sagawa Soy Sauce Factory [Shoyu Icecream]
*DAY 8* YAMAGUCHI
1. 23:47 Kintaikyo Bridge
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