♪♪Hello from Mihokan♪♪

 

The hot summer has arrived. How is everyone doing?
This summer seems especially scorching. Please take good care of your health!

 

Once summer has passed, in mid-September,

on an evening that should be a little more comfortable,

we will hold the 7th Mihokan Atrium Concert.
Once again, we will bring you fun and wonderful music!

 

This time it's a solo live show by Odoro Matilda, especially popular here in the San'in region!
Performing at concerts and festivals all over Japan,
he has built a following almost entirely by word of mouth, and in recent years
has been featured in the theme song for the commercial for Kirin Beer's premium beer "Gran Kirin"
and the ending theme of the NHK Saturday Special Drama "Tonbi,"
among other works.
He is a rising artist still growing fast.

 

In addition to singing, he plays acoustic guitar, accordion, organ, mandolin, banjo, and more, making him a truly versatile artist. A live show where you can immerse yourself in the musical world he creates, not to be missed even if you're not yet a fan!

 

◆Saturday, September 17: Odoro Matilda at the Mihokan Atrium

 

Date & time: Saturday, September 17 — Doors open 18:30, Start 19:30

Venue: Atrium of the Mihokan Main Building, a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property

570 Mihonoseki, Mihonoseki-cho, Matsue City, Shimane
If coming by car, please use the parking lot in front of the ryokan.

 

Admission: ¥3,500 (tax included, with one drink)
Limited to the first 40 guests (phone reservations welcome!)/font>

 

For details, please contact Mihokan (Tel: 0852-73-0111).

 

Hello from Mihokan!
The rainy season has begun! We can feel time passing with the seasons.
Hot days and cool nights... please take good care of your health!

 

On one of these pleasant early summer evenings, we will once again bring you fun and wonderful music!

 

Our 6th concert is Uri Nakayama's "Mahoroba" release tour!
Performing in concerts all over Japan and also writing songs for many well-known commercials,
singer-songwriter Uri Nakayama.

 

In addition to singing, she plays guitar, accordion, trumpet, and more, making her a truly versatile artist. Immerse yourself in the musical world she creates!

 

Her band is an all-star lineup: Tsuyoshi Miyakawa (dr), Kazuya Fukuzawa (g), and Yusuke Minami (b)!
Their performance is not to be missed either!!!

 

This time, a free shuttle bus will run via Yonago and Sakaiminato!!!
Reservations are required for this as well! See below for details.

 

 

◆Friday, July 1: Uri Nakayama "Mahoroba" Release Tour at the Mihokan Atrium

 

Date: Friday, July 1 OPEN 19:00 START 19:30
Venue: Mihokan Main Building Atrium, a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property
570 Mihonoseki, Mihonoseki-cho, Matsue City, Shimane
If coming by car, please use the parking lot in front of the ryokan.
The free shuttle bus will run as follows.

 

18:00 Yonago Station
18:20 Yonago Industrial Gymnasium
19:00 Sakaiminato Station
19:20 Mihokan

Price: Advance ¥3,000 (tax included) (Phone reservations OK!)
For details, please contact Mihokan (Tel: 0852-73-0111).

 

Hello.
Today we'd like to introduce a limited event held from June to early July.

 

 

 

 

Ago (flying fish) are caught in the surrounding waters from May through September.
The peak fishing season lasts about a month, from June to early July, and during this time locals use a unique method that takes advantage of the fish's habits. It's called "Ago-sukui" (flying fish scooping).
First, around 9:00 p.m. when the sky has grown dark, a boat is rowed out to sea and lights are lit along its sides to draw the flying fish around the boat.
But flying fish are extremely quick: some dart swiftly through the water, while others, true to their name, fly a dozen meters or more through the air.
Scooping up these agile fish with a net about 50 cm across is what "Ago-sukui" is all about.

 

 

 

 

 

Flying fish are naturally drawn to bright light at night.
Using this habit, fishers row out onto the sea after nightfall, light lamps along the side of the boat to attract the fish, and scoop them up with hand nets. This is called Ago-sukui.
So that visitors can enjoy this fishing too, it is offered every June and July as a hands-on tourism experience.

 

[Dates & Times]
Saturdays: June 11, 18, and 25, and July 2 and 9 (5 days only)
Departs 20:00, about 1 to 1.5 hours
*May be canceled or rescheduled depending on the weather.

 

[Price (tax included)]
¥4,500 per person
(Elementary and junior high school students ¥3,500)
*If you would like to charter a boat, we can accommodate dates other than those listed. Please contact us.

 

[Reservations & Inquiries]
Please contact Mihokan by phone.
0852-73-0111
(Please book at least 7 days in advance)
*Within 7 days, we can accept bookings if space is available.

 

*Children under elementary school age cannot board.
*You may take your catch home. (Please bring a cooler. Coolers purchased on site cost extra.)
*Overnight guests can request simple preparation such as sashimi for the next morning. (A separate preparation fee applies.)

Hello from Mihokan!

June is here, and the Yuji Hamaguchi concert on Thursday, June 9 is just around the corner!
Our 5th concert features the acoustic guitar.

Many of you probably play as well as listen. This event lets you enjoy the sound of the acoustic guitar in a classic setting☆

 

◆Thursday, June 9: Yuji Hamaguchi Fingerpicking Guitar Solo Concert at the Mihokan Atrium

Yuji Hamaguchi, a guitarist drawing attention right now.
The flowing, beautiful tones of his fingerpicking resonate deep in the heart. Praised by Peter Barakan, Haruomi Hosono, and others, he has been called "the ultimate blues guitar" and "the miracle guitarist." This is his solo live show. A concert not to be missed, especially for those who play acoustic guitar!!!
Enjoy an evening in the port town filled with friendly talk and the wonderful sound of the guitar.

 

◆Date: Thursday, June 9
OPEN 19:00
START 19:30

 

◆Venue: Mihokan Main Building Atrium Lobby, a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property
570 Mihonoseki, Mihonoseki-cho, Matsue City, Shimane
If coming by car, please use the parking lot in front of the ryokan.

 

◆Price: ¥3,500 (tax included)
Please make reservations by phone!

 

For details, please contact Mihokan (Tel: 0852-73-0111).

 

Hello from Mihokan!
It's gradually getting warmer, and the days are becoming more comfortable.

 

Thank you very much for your continued support of the Mihokan Atrium Concerts. This year, too, we will bring you fun and wonderful music!

 

Our 5th concert features the acoustic guitar. Many of you probably play as well as listen. It's a lovely spring concert where you can enjoy the sound of the acoustic guitar in a moving space that preserves the charm of the good old days☆

 

For a limited time from Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 8, 2016,
the Ebisu Liner, a direct bus to Mihonoseki, is running from Yonago Kitaro Airport and JR Sakaiminato Station.

 

 

 

[Timetable]
○ Outbound　　　　　Bus 1　　Bus 3　　Bus 5
Yonago Kitaro Airport　　　8:50　　11:30　　14:30
JR Sakaiminato Station (boarding only)　9:05　　11:45　　14:45
Miho Shrine　　　　　　9:30　　12:10　　15:10
Mihonoseki Lighthouse　　　　　9:40　　12:20　　15:20

○ Return　　　　　　Bus 2　　Bus 4　　Bus 6
Mihonoseki Lighthouse　　　　　10:10　　13:00　　16:00
Miho Shrine　　　　　　10:20　　13:10　　16:10
JR Sakaiminato Station (drop-off only)　10:45　　13:35　　16:35
Yonago Kitaro Airport　　　11:00　　13:50　　16:50

[One-way fares]
Yonago Kitaro Airport ⇒ Miho Shrine / Mihonoseki Lighthouse　¥600
JR Sakaiminato Station ⇒ Miho Shrine / Mihonoseki Lighthouse　¥400
Miho Shrine ⇒ Mihonoseki Lighthouse　¥200

If you're traveling by public transportation, be sure to make use of the Ebisu Liner ♪

It's getting warmer.
Birdsong echoes pleasantly through our quiet port town.
Spring is here!

 

 

The first real sign of spring in Mihonoseki is this two-boat trawl fishing for halfbeak (sayori).
Boats coming and going against blue sea and sky, with Mt. Daisen and the Chugoku Mountains beyond.
A relaxed, unhurried, and luxurious moment.

It's finally the day after tomorrow, 3/6!
"Festival of Gods and the Sea — Mihotsuhime's Wish"
A festival created by the women of Mihonoseki!

 

 

Wonderful decorations seem to be coming together at the Mihokan Main Building, too!? For now we're only posting a photo of the entrance, but the inside is pretty amazing! …But that's a surprise for the day ♬

Plus concerts, shops, hands-on tours, and much more!

◆ Click here for details ◆

Special shuttle buses will also run from 12:00 to 16:00 ☆

On 3/6 (SUN), GO to Mihonoseki!!

Good morning!
It's turned cold again. Even so, at Mihonoseki's set nets and the Sakaiminato market, landings and fish auctions were underway from early this morning. Their energy blows away the cold wind!

 

 

And at Mihokan, we buy fresh Sea of Japan seafood and Matsuba snow crab every day!

 

 

There's only about one month left before the Matsuba snow crab season closes.

 

 

 

 

Make it your last taste of the season with Mihokan's Crab Feast. Savor the San'in region's winter flavors in outstanding quality and quantity ☆

Good morning! This is Mihokan!
Sorry for the late update, but yesterday's cold wave was something else!

 

 

Mihonoseki is a winter wonderland ☆
Still, there's no wind and the sun is out, so you can calmly enjoy the contrast of sea, sky, and snow ♪

 

 

How about a cozy trip enjoying this scenery with our Crab Feast or crab hot pot plans? It's the perfect season for hot sake, too!

*The snow is expected to settle down from the 27th ☆ Only a few days remain to use the premium accommodation vouchers! Please check the weather forecast before you come!