Activities in Yunogo: Grape Picking
17,Sep 2015 Activities in Yunogo
Blueberries are not the only fruit; in Okayama Prefecture (famous for its fruit – in particular peaches and grapes), it is also possible to go grape picking when grapes are in season. Grape season begins around the end of August/the beginning of September, depending on the variety of grape. For example, purple pione grapes, possibly the most famous of Japanese grapes, are in season around the end of August, whereas green Muscat grapes come around mid September.
Activities in Yunogo: Private Open Air Baths at Kifu no Sato
16,Sep 2015 Activities in Yunogo
Yunogo Onsen Town is, as its name suggest, famous for its onsen. It is said to have been discovered when a Buddhist high priest named En-nin-houshi discovered an injured heron bathing its wounded leg in the waters of a hot spring in Yunogo about 1200 years ago. Since then, many people have been coming to Yunogo Onsen to reap the benefits of soaking in its onsen waters, which are said to have healing effects on those suffering from chronic digestive disorders, nerve pain, rheumatism, arthralgia, chronic feminine problems, and skin problems.
At Kifu no Sato, there are five rooms and a suite that have a private open air bath attached to them. Guests staying in all other rooms have free access to Kifu no Sato’s large public baths, where men and women bathe separately. If you would prefer more privacy, or would like to soak in the onsen together with your partner, it is possible to book a session in one of Kifu no Sato’s private open air baths.
Made of carefully selected Japanese granite, the private open air baths at Kifu no Sato offer guests the chance to relax with loved ones in an intimate and serene setting. One will be able to enjoy the fresh air whilst unwinding in the healing waters. In the day, one has a clear view of the azure skies, but the view of the stars in the evening is also romantic and unforgettable.
Booking a private open air bath costs ￥2700 for 45 minutes. If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact Kifu no Sato.
Activites in Yunogo: Ikebana at Kifu no Sato with master Kuroda Koyo
16,Sep 2015 Activities in Yunogo
The Japanese art of flower arrangement (生け花 ikebana – living flowers; 華道 kado – the way of flowers) is more than simply placing flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that aims to express the natural beauty of the plants used, through arranging them in a harmonious way that draws attention to the shape, line and form of the plants. The plants and flowers used in arrangements at Kifu no Sato are all locally grown and seasonal; carefully selected by Kifu no Sato’s exclusive ikebana master, Kuroda Koyo. On Mondays and Fridays, it is possible to observe Kuroda-sensei at his work.
Day Trip Ideas: Adachi Museum of Art
15,Sep 2015 Day Trip Ideas
The Adachi Museum of Art, located in Yasugi City in Shimane Prefecture, houses a considerable collection of modern Japanese art. It is also home to expansive and beautiful Japanese gardens. Occupying an area of about 165,000 square metres in total, the six gardens have been ranked as number one in the Japanese Garden Rankings for the past 12 years, and have also been awarded a three-star rating by the Michelin Green Guide.
14,Sep 2015 Day Trip Ideas
Daisen is a mountain located in Tottori Prefecture. Standing at 1,729 metres high, it is the tallest mountain in the Chugoku region, and also one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. Revered as a god since the ancient Jomon period of Japanese history, visitors to Daisen were strictly prohibited until the Edo period, and the resulting nature that flourished in the absence of human intrusion is truly a majestic sight for tourists today.
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