Yakumo Kayabuki Center

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Located in the Yakumo area of Matsue, this exchange facility utilizes a magnificent thatched-roof traditional house. You can see traditional Japanese farmhouse architecture up close, with thick beams and a hearth (Irori) creating a nostalgic, warm space. You can experience "Japanese rural life" through buckwheat noodle making and local cuisine while interacting with locals. It offers a rustic, luxurious time not found in urban tourist areas, providing heartwarming special memories for travelers wanting to touch the original landscapes of Japan.

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八雲かやぶき交流館＠島根県観光連盟

Shimane Prefectural Tourism Federation

Yakumo Kayabuki Center

Address: 261 Hirahara, Yakumo-cho, Matsue-shi, Shimane
Website: http://forest.ashibue.jp/kayabuki
Operator: Yakumo Kayabuki Koryukan

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