Tomomi Matsuba spent more than 10 years reviving the inn “Iwami Ginzan Kuru Yado Taigo Abe Ie”.

The inn, “Iwami Ginzan Kuru Yado Taigo Abe Ie,” was built in 1789 in the samurai residence of the Abe family, a local government official, and was revitalized over a period of more than 10 years by Tomomi Matsuba, the designer of Gunputondo.

The inn, which has been renovated to make it easier to spend time while retaining its traditional Japanese charm, has become a popular lodging facility for tourists from overseas.

In this article, we will introduce in detail the charm, location, room features, and cuisine of this inn that has been revitalized over a period of more than 10 years, “Iwami Ginzan Kurasu Yado Taigo Abe Ie.

Location of the Abe family in another town

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The Abe family is located in Ota City, Shimane Prefecture.

Although it is a rural area, Ota City is an attractive and peaceful place to live.

In particular, the city is rich in nature and has a mild climate, and land prices are low, making it easy to build a new house.

One of the best places to visit is the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Site, which was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2007.

The Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Site consists of 14 districts, including the ruins of a silver mine, a mining town, and a port, and the promenade from Iwami Ginzan Park to Ryugenji Temple is a popular walking course that takes about 40-45 minutes one way on foot.

In the mining town, where the old streets remain, there are samurai residences and merchant houses, as well as cafes, general stores, and accessory stores that have been converted from old houses, making it ideal for a leisurely stroll while staying at the Abe family home.

The charm of the Abe family in another town

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The charm of the Abe family’s home in Taigo lies in the fact that Tomomi Matsuba spent more than 10 years living in and renovating the samurai residence of the Abe family, a local government official, which was built in 1789.

The word “Gaigo” is a Chinese word meaning “the joy of being welcomed in a foreign land as if it were one’s own hometown, and the preciousness of the relationship”, and is apparently derived from the phrase “Ta Sha Yee Gu Zi”.

Although modernization is progressing in Japan, this inn, which combines modern comforts with a touch of the good old days, has a mysterious charm that makes you feel nostalgic.

Room of the Abe family in the other township

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The rooms of the Abe family in the other townships include an inner room with the elegance of a samurai residence, a storehouse with beams, and a tea room with patchwork glass.

Each room has its own unique flavor, and is spacious, comfortable, and easy to spend time in.

The rooms are decorated in the style of the samurai residences of the time, and you can enjoy the seasonal decorations in these rooms. The stately banquet rooms and high ceilings symbolize the samurai style.

In summer, the fittings and indigo-dyed cloth that allow the breeze to pass through create a cool atmosphere, and the bedrooms are covered with old-fashioned mosquito nets. In winter, the rooms are furnished with kotatsu (a table over a table with a table over it), mandarin oranges, and a brazier with charcoal crackling in it.

Cooking of the Abe Family in the Other Town

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At the Abe family’s home, all the guests and the owner, Tomomi Matsuba, gather around a large table in the kitchen like a family.

For dinner, you can enjoy home-style cooking using seasonal vegetables, wild vegetables picked by the chef in the area, local doguro, Shimane wagyu beef, and rock oysters from the Oki Islands.

The unpretentious style of the dishes are all excellent and have a strange charm that makes you want to eat them again and again.

Wouldn’t you like to stay at an inn that has all these charms and reminds you of the good old days of Japan?

Basic information about the Abe family

Summary

In this article, I have introduced the charms of “Iwami Ginzan Kurasu Yado Taigo Abe Ie,” an inn that has been revived over the past 10 years.

Taigo Abeie is a comfortable inn located in the nature-rich countryside of Ota City in Shimane Prefecture.

The inn is recommended for those who want to relax and forget about the daily noise, so if you have a chance to visit the area, please try it out.