Local History & Folktales – 歴史と伝承

Former centre of the ancient province of Izumo, the southern outskirts of Matsue are home to two facilities where you can learn about the local history and folktales. Yakumotatsu Fudoki-no-Oka is a museum featuring archaeological artefacts found in nearby sites from the 7th – 12th centuries. This museum takes its name from “Izumo-no-kuni Fudoki” (the records of Izumo Province), completed in 733 and now the only near fully intact Fudoki remaining.

Located a few steps away from the museum is Izumo Kanbe-no-Sato, where you can learn about the various Izumo legends from storytellers, movies, and exhibitions (only in Japanese). You can also purchase traditional arts such as textiles, wicker ware and ceramics, or try making them yourself.

Yakumotatsu Fudoki-no-Oka – 八雲立つ風土記の丘
Admission fee	Adults ¥220, University Students ¥110, Children free
Opening Hours	9:00 to 17:00. Last admission at 16:30 Closed Tuesdays or the day after if it is a national holiday.
URL	yakumotatu-fudokinooka.jp
Tel	0852-23-2485
Access	By City Bus from JR Matsue Station (Line 23), get off at “Kanbe-no-Sato” bus stop (25min, ¥320). Or by Ichibata Bus (Line 20/21/22 bound for Yakumo, Platform 4), get off at “Fudoki-no-Oka Iriguchi” bus stop (¥320)

Izumo Kanbe-no-Sato – 出雲かんべの里
Admission fee	Free entrance, but a ¥260 fee is required for the folklore museum.
Opening Hours	9:00 to 17:00. Last admission at 16:30 Closed every Tuesdays or the day after if it is a national holiday.
Centre (“Minwa-kan”)	Appointment is required if you want to take part in the craft workshops (see URL) (Japanese)
Restaurant	11:30 to 15:00, last order 14:30. Closed on Monday, Tuesday and national holidays. "Wunderbar" vegan cuisine on Wednesday and Thursday.
URL	kanbenosato.com (Japanese)
Tel	0852-28-0040
Access	By City Bus from JR Matsue Station (Line 23), get off at “Kanbe-no-Sato” bus stop (25 mn, ¥320). Or a five-minute walk from Yakumotatsu Fudoki-no-Oka.