Yasugi

Yasugi (安来) is a city at the eastern end of Shimane Prefecture. Directly to the west is the town of Higashi Izumo and then Matsue city. Directly to the east is the city of Yonago (Tottori Prefecture). On October 1, 2004 and the towns of Hakuta and Hirose merged with the city of Yasugi. It used to be important for its steel production. It is best known for the comedic yasugibushi dance and as the home to the Adachi Museum of Art.

Travel as a Muslim to Yasugi

By Plane

Izumo Airport (出雲空港, IZO) in Izumo to the west, has Flights to major Japanese cities and is about 90 minutes away by car. The airport in Yonago, to the east just across the prefectural boundary, is the nearest airport and has a flight to Seoul.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Yasugi

Yasugi is on the San'in Main Line, which runs along western Honshu's Japan Sea coast, starting in Kyoto and passing through Tottori Prefecture on its way to Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Travel on a Bus in Yasugi

There are no night buses in and out of Yasugi. If coming by bus from a large city such as Tokyo take a bus to Yonago and then take the train into Yasugi. The bus terminal in Yonago is next to the train station. You could also take a bus to Matsue and then catch a local train to Yasugi.

Get Around

- Site seeing map of Yasugi.]
Taxi. There are numerous taxi companies in Yasugi. Taxis can usually be found in front of Yasugi station. Also, as you exit the station, if you turn left and walk about a block you will find a taxi company that is open 24 hours a day. The Yasugi city homepage maintaines a list of taxi companies and their contact information.

What to See

Adachi Museum of Art04st3200 - Adachi Museum of Art

Adachi Museum of Art - 足立美術館 | 320 Furukawa-cho GPS: 35.380016, 133.194166 ☎ +81 854-28-7111 | Opening Hours: October - Mar: 9AM Monday - 5PM, April - September: 9AM Monday - 5:30PM ¥2200, recorded English tours ¥300Although it is an art museum, Adachi is most famous for its gorgeous 43,000 square meter garden, deemed Japan's best garden by the American Journal of Japanese Gardening for 10 years straight. The gardens are ranked according to how well they utilize sukiya living and there is a bias towards gardens that are less-frequented and less-famous but still well-kept, which is likely why Adachi is consistently number one as museum employees work everyday to make sure it keeps up its appearance (and likely why only Korakuen of the official "top three gardens" has ever broken the list's top 50). However, visitors can only view it through windows inside the museum. The museum itself has a collection of 130 works by Yokoyama Taikan, one of Japan's foremost visual artists, as well as many works by modern Japanese artists. The Ceramic Art Hall showcases works by some of Japan's greatest potters, including Kawai Kanjiro (a local of Yasugi) and Kitaoji Rosanjin. Despite the steep entrance fee, it is well worth the visit if you have an interest in 20th century artwork and modern Japanese gardens.

Yasugibushi Theater | 534 Furukawa-cho ☎ +81 854-28-9500 | Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM Performances ¥600, play ¥1200 - Yasugibushi is one of the most popular folk songs and dances in Japan, featuring the humorous loach-scooping dance dojousukui. (The loach is a kind of fish.) The theater offers four performances daily and a play on the history of the form. You can also try some loach dishes at the theater’s restaurant.

Hirose Kasuri Center - GPS: Opening Hours: Thursday - Tuesday 10AM Monday - 5PM Free Hirose Kasuri is a traditional method of weaving cloth, and this technique has been designated as an intangible cultural asset by Shimane Prefecture. Cotton thread is dyed in wool with indigo to show patterns on the cloth. You can see weavings on the loom and buy handmade Kasuri and indigo-dye articles here. This living textile legacy has been a part of the local scene for 170 years. For ¥800, you can dye your own handkerchief, but you should book ahead.

Wakō Museum - Wako Museum

Wako Museum - 和鋼博物館 | 1058 Yasugi-cho GPS: 35.435386, 133.253501 ☎ +81 854-23-2500 | Opening Hours: Thursday - Tuesday 10AM Monday - 5PM ¥700 This museum stands next to the Port of Yasugi, which prospered at the end of the Edo perioid as a steel port. Many fine samurai swords, for example, were made of steel from Yasugi. Using HDTV and robots, Wako Museum describes the tatara method of steel-making employed here along with much else about steel-making in Japan.

Kano Museum of Art - 安来市加納美術館 | GPS: 35.306292, 133.151309 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 4:30PM ¥2000 This museum has a very rare collection of Japanese old style pottery Bizen-yaki (including kobizen which are made before the Momoyama Period). Closed Last Tuesdays of February, May, August, and 25 Dec to 10 Jan.

Yasugi Kiyomizu-dera daimon - Kiyomizu Temple

Kiyomizu Temple - 清水寺 | GPS: 35.402267, 133.281875 Opening Hours: April - September: daily 6AM Monday - 6PM, October - Mar: daily 6AM Monday - 5PM Surrounded by wooded hillsides, this temple boasts an especially beautiful main hall and three-level pagoda. Founded in 587, in the 9th century Kiyomizu Temple prospered as the foremost center of the Tendai sect, a Buddhist sect that favored mountain recluses. You can enjoy traditional Vegetarian cuisine at two inns and a restaurant within the temple grounds (bookings recommended).

Gassan Toda Castle 07 - Gassan Toda Castle Remains

Gassan Toda Castle Remains - 月山富田城 | GPS: 35.360932, 133.185219 - These are the ruins of the castle of the Amako clan, who ruled this area during Japan's period of warring states (1467-1568). The castle was famed as an impregnable redoubt, spreading over the entire summit of Mt. Gassan, 184m above sea level. At the ruins only stone walls and old stone pavement remain as traces of the past. The castle in Matsue was built to replace this castle.

What to Do

Saginoyu Onsen. Its name means "the heron's hot spring"; according to local legend, it was discovered 1300 years ago, when a white heron alighted on a rock just as hot water welled up, healing its leg.
Yasugi Tsukinowa Festival. This festival reenacts the story of the Inomaro-densho, recorded in the Izumo-Fudoki (the Izumo Natural Features Description). In this tale and the spirit of the daughter of Katari-no-Omiimaro sets off for the underworld. The purpose of the festival is to comfort the daughter's restless spirit. Four festival floats, called dashi, parade through the streets accompanied by flutes and drums.
Hakuta Tulip Festival. In Late April the Hakuta area of Yasugi has a Tulip Festival with thousands of tulips of numerous types and colors. At the festival you can purchase Tulips for 50 yen each. Built to provide a nice background for the tulips, Hakuta has a sort of Dutch looking "windmill".

Yasugi Event Calendar - GPS: - Event calendar maintained by the city. It is in (Japanese).

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Yasugi

Halal Restaurants in Yasugi

Cafe Rosso - カフェロッソ | GPS: 35.413914, 133.29406 ☎ +81 854-22-1177 | Opening Hours: W-M 10AM Monday - 6PM One of the most famous cafes in Japan. The owner, Hiroyuki Kadowaki, won the Japan barista championship and placed 2nd in the 2005 World Barista Competition in Seattle. It's on Route 9 near the border with Yonago.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Yasugi

Yasugi - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Yasugi, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Yasugi. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Yasugi and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Yasugi. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Yasugi. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inYasugi: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Yasugi.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Yasugi: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Yasugi, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Yasugi.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Yasugi, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Yasugi, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Yasugi and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Yasugi, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Yasugi, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Yasugi without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Yasugi is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Yasugi.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Yasugi is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Yasugi, please contact:

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