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Local Guide

Misa Kishioka

A trusted leader in Tamazukuri

He is the leader of Hoshino Resorts KAI Tamatsukuri highly trusted by Staff/staff member and thinks about and acts on various things every day.
He presents food more carefully than anyone else, and many Staff/staff member look up to him!
This active woman always surprises me with the range of activities she can accomplish by bicycle on her days off.
Apparently the bike is already in its third generation.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Tamatsukuri: About 20 minutes by car from Matsue. Located in hot spring in Izumo, the land of the gods, Hot spring ryokan has Outdoor hot spring in every room.
hot spring, famous for its historic skin-beautifying properties, can be enjoyed to the fullest not only in Public hot spring, but also in Outdoor hot spring Guest room.
Meals are served in a kaiseki style KAI Local Flavors, using plenty of seasonal ingredients such as clams and crabs from Lake Shinji. It is also elegant to experience Matsue's tea ceremony culture in the teahouse while looking out at the Japanese garden. In addition, the "Iwami Kagura" dance, based on mythology, is performed every night (free of charge). You can get a close-up look at the culture of Izumo.

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Local Guide FAQ

What are some recommended restaurants in the Izumo/Matsue area?: We'll introduce you to two recommended cafes!
・Le Cochon d'Or
A cafe (bakery) next to Denishi Kiln. The tableware used in the cafe is from Denishi Kiln.
・Cafe Kiharu
A cafe located inside the Matsue History Museum. You can enjoy Japanese sweets while looking out at the garden and Matsue Castle tower.

Please tell us about some hidden spots that you know because you live there.

Here are two of my favorite hidden spots.
・Herun's Path
The "bubu dango" grilled over an open hearth is delicious!
The restaurant's name appears in small print in guidebooks, but since it's located behind Matsue Castle, I've never heard of many people going there.

・Gesshoji Temple
It is also known as the Hydrangea Temple, and the best time to visit is during the hydrangea season.
Personally, I would like you to see the turtle statue in the back!

Where did you travel with whom last year?

・Kyoto alone (winter)
・ Hoshino Resorts KAI Kaga (early summer), Kyoto (summer), Hiroshima (summer), Kamakura (summer), Osaka (winter), Yamaguchi (winter)

Last year I traveled a lot with my colleagues, but sometimes I go to Kyoto and Okayama by myself.

What do you do on your days off?: I go out for breakfast, relax at a cafe, and also visit Izumo Taisha Shrine regularly.

Is there anything you always bring with you on your travels?: It depends on the place, but I always bring a goshuin stamp book and some snacks. I especially like konbu ume, which helps with motion sickness.