A trip to the countryside to experience the Tatara culture that has developed in Shobara

Tatara creates coexistence between humans and nature

In Japan, a unique Japanese iron-making technique called "Tatara iron-making" has been developed since ancient times. Iron born from a product of nature. This region is blessed with rich soil and iron sand, and people's culture was born along with tatara iron-making. Learn about the history of iron-making that has been woven since ancient times, the techniques of artisans, and the Japanese lifestyle and culture that has been enriched by that iron. [Highlights] ・Learn in depth about the history of the region and Japanese iron-making through the guide's guidance ・Learn about the past way of life in this area and the coexistence of nature and life at a place where tatara was carried out [Itinerary] 9:30 Meet at Takano Roadside Station 10:00 Stroll through the Tabe Family Storehouses 10:30 Iron History Museum 11:00 Sugaya Tatara Yamauchi and Yamauchi Living Heritage Museum 12:00 End on site

INFORMATION

date
All year round except for winter (December to February)
Start time
9:30
Target age
Don't ask
Travel time
3.5 Time
Number of participants
2 to 5 people
price
11,000 yen (Prices as of March 2025)
Meeting place
Takano Road Station
address
〒727-0423 49 Shimomonden, Takano-cho, Shobara-shi, Hiroshima
Phone Number
0824-75-0173

ACCESS


〒727-0423 49 Shimomonden, Takano-cho, Shobara-shi, Hiroshima

Car: From Hiroshima Station, take the Chugoku Expressway for about 1.5 hours (110km)

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