Local Supporter Misa Kishioka

Local Supporter

Misa Kishioka

The Trusted Leader of Tamatsukuri

A leader at Kai Tamatsukuri who is highly trusted by the staff and constantly thinking and acting on various initiatives.
Her food presentation is more meticulous than anyone else's, and many staff members look up to her!
An active woman whose range of travel on her bicycle during her days off always surprises people.
Apparently, she is already on her third bicycle.

KAI Tamatsukuri: Located about 20 minutes by car from Matsue, this is a hot spring inn where all rooms have open-air baths, nestled in Tamatsukuri Onsen in the land of the gods, Izumo. You can fully enjoy the hot spring, famous for its historic skin-beautifying waters mentioned in the "Izumo no Kuni Fudoki," not only in the large public bath but also in your room's open-air bath.
For meals, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine that makes abundant use of seasonal ingredients such as Lake Shinji shijimi clams and crab. It is also elegant to feel the tea ceremony culture of Matsue in the tea room while looking out at the Japanese garden. In addition, a performance of "Iwami Kagura," based on mythology, is held every night (free of charge). You can feel the culture of Izumo up close.

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Local Supporter FAQ

What are your recommended shops in the Izumo/Matsue area?: I'd like to introduce two recommended cafes!
・Le Cochon d'Or Shussai
A cafe (bakery) located next to Shussai Kiln. The tableware used in the cafe is from Shussai Kiln.
・Kissa Kiharu
A cafe located inside the Matsue History Museum. You can enjoy Japanese sweets while looking out at the garden and the Matsue Castle keep.

Please secretly tell us some hidden gems that only a local would know.

I'd also like to introduce two of my favorite hidden gems.
・Hearn no Komichi
The "bubu dango" grilled over an irori hearth is delicious!
Although it is mentioned in guidebooks in small print, it is a shop located behind Matsue Castle, so I rarely hear of people going there.

・Gessho-ji Temple
It is also known as the Hydrangea Temple, and while the hydrangea season is the most recommended time to visit,
personally, I would like you to see the turtle statue in the back!

Who did you travel with and where did you go last year?

・Kyoto alone (winter)
・With colleagues: KAI Kaga (early summer), Kyoto (summer), Hiroshima (summer), Kamakura (summer), Osaka (winter), Yamaguchi (winter)

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

How do you spend your days off?: I go out for morning coffee, relax at cafes, and I also visit Izumo Taisha Shrine on a regular basis.

Is there anything you always bring with you when you travel?: Depending on the location, I bring my goshuin (shrine seal) book and snacks. I always bring dried plum with kelp, especially since it also helps with motion sickness.