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The 16th annual
May 2nd-5th, Friday-Monday
Yukinoura Week
Yukinoura Week is an event organized by the residents of Yukinoura who take
great pride in their village and local specialties. We would like to introduce
the general public to Yukinoura and what it has to offer. The rich nature,
beautiful mountains, sparkling sea, and serene rivers bring life to this small,
yet quaint village. It would be our pleasure to open up our home to everyone
in hopes of spreading our local goods and activities. During Yukinoura Week,
both locals and travelers from all over gather to enjoy the numerous festivities
offered. All the locations found on the map are available to visit, so please
don’t hold back and enjoy your time here.
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Yukinoura chiku kominkan (Public Hall of Yukinoura）
■ Information center hours 9:00am～ 5:00pm
- Guide map as well as wheelchairs provided
- Shuttle bus service available (May 4th and 5th only)
Yukinoura Tekuteku-Go provides service to Onyoku hakubutsukan.
■ Lunch service
- Bento boxes available for purchase
■ Rest areas on the 1st and 2nd floor
■ Saikai City’
s Mother and Children Group (May 3rd & 4th only)
- Homemade curry rice and local goods for sale
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Matsuda kyukaen (Matsuda Flower Center)
May 2nd-4th, 9:00am～ 4:00pm
Small plants and garden trees.
A variety of garden plants are offered along with many types
of house plants.
Kawazoe suzo (Kawazoe Vinegar Company)
9:00am～ 5:00pm
Brown rice vinegar, Miso, noodles, sweet SAKE…
Brown rice vinegar is 20% off during this event.
Sweet sake and drinkable vinegar are our specialties.
The 2nd floor also provides the rest room.
On the 2nd and 5th of May at 3:30pm Miso making workshop is
available for 3000yen. 20 person limited and needs reservation .
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Risaikuru tekuno kobo (Recycle Technology Workshop)
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9:00am～ 5:00pm
Carpentries, recycled products, handmade gardening goods.
The factory is a blast to check out. Great to visit as well as
rest your feet.
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Yukinoura nosan kako group (Yukinoura Agricultural Group)
9:00am～ 5:00pm
Miso, yakiniku sauce, an assortment of sweet jams and
marmalade.
These homemade products are whipped out with heart and
soul. Enjoy the taste of local cuisine that you won’
t find
anywhere else.
Yukisumigama to nakamatachi (Charcoal Kiln and Friends)
10:00am～ 4:00pm
Handmade items, pottery, homemade sweets.
Seasonal items such as Japanese dolls and other specialties
available.
Sashikata Samue to monpe no mise (Monpe’
s Shop)
10:00am～5:00pm
Traditional cloths and working attire for both men and women.
Clothes for your everyday life. Find your favorite design and
enjoy! At noon, there is live music so please kick your shoes
off while taking in the sounds and relaxing scenery.
Do shin gama (The Furnace of Innocence)
10:00am～ 5:00pm
Pottery, furniture, handmade accessories, Japanese traditional
candles.
We also offer coffee, pizza, baked potatoes, and juice.
A pottery painting workshop is available for 500yen.
Star Dorm assembling work shop on the 2nd (4:00 pm),
3rd4th5th(1:00,4:00pm) one person 500yen, family 1000yen
Many of the Yukinoura locals gather in this spot. On the 2nd
and 5th of May, there will be a live performance of Simon
and Garfunkel’
s greatest hits.
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Inquiry & Office
Tel/Fax 0959-23-3341
Watanabe
Email: w-tokuro@mxb.cncm.ne.jp
HP:http://yukinouraweek.com/
Key: (1)Hours of operation
(2)Commodities sold
(3)Point of appeal
Atorie tanaka takeshi (Atelier Tanaka Takeshi)
10:00am～5:00pm (Closed Saturday the 3rd)
Printed art based off the Holy Bible.
Traditional word cards available to try out. Located in a
100-year-old house, the Atelier is a sight not to be missed.
10 Shizen to kurasu Green (One With Nature: Green)
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(2)
(3)
10:00am～ 5:00pm
All natural meals and sweets ready to eat along with café
drinks (take-out is available upon request). Along with food
and drink are handmade accessories, multinational folk art,
and fare trade products.
The sweets made here are both healthy and good for the
soul. Located in a 116-year-old house, this shop will make
you feel like you stepped back in time and experienced a
Japan of the past.
s Mouth)
12 Tatsu no kuchi shoen (The Land of the Dragon’
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(2)
(3)
10:00am～ 5:00pm
Japanese stones (magatama), vegetables, red rice, seaweed,
rice cakes.
Located in a 116-year-old house, this shop offers Japanese
stones that can be made by customers. Using a stove
located inside the ground (irori), you can make your own
stone and take it home. The owner will also give a quick
history lesson on Yukinoura so be sure to brush up on your
Japanese.
13 Kuwazako Kentaro
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11:00am～ 5:00pm
The artwork of Kuwasako Kentaro is up for sale. The theme
of his work is“The Piano Room (piano no heya).”
On the 4th and 5th of May, both the café and piano concert
are open to the public.
The piano concert is held from 6:00pm̃ 7:30pm.
Adults: 2000yen
Junior high/high school students: 1000yen
14 Tezukuri zakkaya yukino sato (The Handmade Goods of Yukino Sato)
(1)
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10:00am～ 4:00pm
Accessories, small general goods, leather items (wallets).
This shop offers seashells, sea glass, and logs all
accumulated from the Yukinoura sea. Get a taste of the
beach that you can bring home and share with others.
s Agricultural Farm)
15 Gen-san no noen (Mr. Gen’
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(3)
10:00am～ 4:00pm
Japanese rice and natural vegetables completely free of
pesticides. Handmade crafts such as bags, wallets, belts, and
accessories.
Vegetables sold here are ready to harvest at your own
leisure. The rice and vegetables are grown using high quality
fertilizer. Without the use of pesticides, the produce
maintains valuable minerals essential for a healthy way of life.
16 Girl agri (Girl Agriculture)
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10:00am～ 4:00pm
Organic agriculture without the use of pesticides.
Pick and choose the vegetables that fit your taste. Grab a
box, load up that bad boy with whatever you can fit, and you
got yourself some might fine produce to take home.
17 Katatsumuri (Snail)
29 Yukinoura gama (The Kiln of Yukinoura)
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May 3rd-4th, 10:00am～ 4:00pm
Handmade accessories and various items.
Handmade goods are precious to us. Come check out what
we have to offer!
20 suko (SKO)
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10:00am～ 5:00pm
Indian textiles, folk art objects, garments, tea leafs, and
various spices.
If you’
re looking for cloths and clothes from North West
India, this is your one stop shop. SKO produces handmade
dyed clothing along with spiced tea and herbal spices for all
your cooking needs.
21 Gon gama (The Kiln of Gon)
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10:00am～ 5:00pm, café opens at 11:00 am
Both pottery and pizza are sold here using a firewood kiln.
A short walk from here up the mountain grants you a
wonderful view of the village. For an enhanced experience,
bring along a lunch box or perhaps a bottle of wine.
22 Onyoku hakubutsukan (Sound Shower Museum)
(1) 10:00am～ 6:00pm
(2) Take a tour of a museum that will provide a symphony of
brilliance to your ears. Samples thousands of vinyl records
with multiple sound systems that will blow you away.
Adults: 510 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 250 yen
(3) Music records and vinyl from around the world are at your
disposal. Located deep inside the forest, you will not only
treat yourself to a world of harmonic bliss, but also the
beauty nature has to offer.
23 emau
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May 3rd-4th, 10:00am～ 3:00pm
Handmade women’
s scarfs and cloth accessories using
plants as a dyeing agent.
All the bags and clothes here are all handmade and dyed.
This year brings a plethora of colorful tote bags. If you’
re
lucky, you may experience some live music courtesy of the
shop’
s owners.
24 Tako doraku (The Pastime of Kites)
(1) May 3rd-5th, 10:00 am～ 5:00 pm
(2) Kite gallery, documentary viewing, small aquarium and zoo
located in the garden
(3) 3 years has passed since the accident in Fukushima and in
remembrance, 3 separate films are available for viewing as
part of the“Atomic Theater”series. The three films are
“China Syndrome,”
“Safety After One Million Years,”and
“Rokkashomura Rhapsody.”Films start each day at 1:00 pm
and 3:00 pm.
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25 Kota no dakuma (Kota’
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May 3rd-5th, 10:00am～ 5:00pm
Small aquarium of Yukinoura River, with freshwater fishes,
shrimps, and crabs.
Ever wanted to touch fishes…etc, but were too afraid to
take the dive? No worries! Kota has you covered. Come by
and get your touch on as these fishes welcome the gentle
stroke only humans have to offer. On the 3rd　at 1:00pm
a bamboo whistle making　workshop is held .
26 Mae no Hama
(1)
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10:00am～ 5:00pm
A photo gallery of Yukinoura and the spectacular shots of
nature the village has to offer.
The theme of this year’
s gallery is〝○○○○″. Confused?
You’
ll just have to stop by and find out for yourself...
27 Yukinoura beach store beach ten (Yukinoura Beach Store)
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11:00am～ 5:00pm (beach ten closed on the 2nd)
Surf shop with items necessary for sea sports. Surfing
lessons available for 3000 yen (free of charge for residents
of Saikai!). An eco beach art workshop is also offered for
100 yen. Appointments necessary for both. Showers and
toilets are available as well.
With the luscious sea in front of your eyes, why not take full
advantage and flap those metaphorical flippers of yours.
Information about surfing equipment, lessons, and other
marine accessories available upon inquiry.
10:00am～ 5:00pm
All types of pottery.
A special type of kiln known as“nobori gama”is used to
heat up the pottery. Come witness this unique furnace and
take home a piece of clay goodness for yourself!
30 Iyashi no heya (The Room of Solace)
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9:00am～ 5:00pm
Handmade patchworks and silk crepe fretworks.
As the name implies, this shop is comforting to the mind and
body, and a great place to relax.
31 Café & Wine“Hideichiro”
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10:00am～ 5:00pm
Yukinoura-style Panini, coffee, Dolce, and beer.
Using fresh ingredients from Saikai city, Hide serves up some
of the best Italian cuisine around. Visit the tastes of Italy
through his creations and enjoy the tranquility of this
wonderful café.
32 The back bayers
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May 3rd-4th, 10:00am～ 5:00pm
Woodwork and vintage accessories as well as small leather
goods. In addition, this store also serves up beer, coffee, jerk
chicken, and jerk wild boar (inoshishi). Supplies are limited
so get them while you can!
About an hour’
s walk from Yukinoura Public Hall (or a quick
7 minute drive), this café serves up some food not common
in the area (or even Japan for that matter). Kick off your
shoes and have yourself a beer and a boar. How often can
you say you’
ve experienced such a pleasure?
33 Yukinoura peron hozonkai (Yukinoura Dragon Boat)
(1) May 4th, 10:00am～ 2:00pm
- Reception from 9:40 am̃ 1:00 pm at Yukinoura River
- In the case of poor weather, the event will be held on May 5th
(2) Adults: 700 yen
Elementary/Middle School students: 500 yen
20 person limit
Boarding and preparation time ̃20 minutes
(3) Experience Nagasaki’
s own boat racing pastime: Peron!
Professional racers will be on hand to assist and instruct on
how to paddle your way to victory. First time riders as well
as experienced veterans are welcome. Try your hand at an
age old tradition that’
s sure to bring out your fighting spirit.
34 Jyari yume kobo (The Workshop of Dreaming Pebbles)
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9:00 am～ 5:00 pm
Art gallery along with hemp and glass products.
Relax with some coffee and herbal tea as you peruse the art
gallery. A 35-minute walk from the Tsukado (塚堂) bus stop.
Parking is also available.
Yamaguchi Osamu and Junko’
s Lobby Concert
Date: May 2nd Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Yukinoura Elementary School (Yukinoura shogakko)
Admission: FREE
This year, the children from Yukinoura Elementary School will join in to help
put on the performance of a lifetime. Be sure not to miss out as the young
generation performs with the old.
Yukinoura Elementary School’
s Street Performance LIVE
Taking place on the morning of May 2nd, the children of Yukinoura
Elementary School will sing and dance for those in attendance. Enjoy the
wonders of youth as these young ones pour their hearts out to give you a
show for the ages.
The Sounds of Folklore Street Performance Live
Coming out Folklore group Smandos !
Open Garden
The garden of some private houses are opened. Please enjoy to have a look.
A public bus is available from Nagasaki City
- From the Nagasaki Bus Terminal, take the bus headed towards
“Oseto Itanoura”, gets off Yukinoura
- Travel time is about an hour and a half to two hours
- One way ticket costs 810yen Transfer from Sakuranosato 960yen.
Inquiry 0959-22-0013(Saikai Kotsu)
※ This map sponsored by Shinwa Bank Furusato Foundation