Comments for Matsue Guide...In English http://matsueguide.com English Guide to Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:11:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Ask a Question! by matsueguide http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-472 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:11:52 +0000 http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-472 You’re welcome! Feel free to email me at italkyoutalk(at)gmail.com when you have the details of your trip/schedule and I’ll see what I can arrange.

]]> Comment on Ask a Question! by Trudy http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-455 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:55:47 +0000 http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-455 Sorry about the typo. I meant to thank you for the offer to speak to someone there.

]]> Comment on Ask a Question! by matsueguide http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-452 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:02:29 +0000 http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-452 You’re welcome! If I can help with anything else, just let me know. The city or prefectural office may have archives with records and maps etc.
There is a volunteer English guide group here who may be able to assist you in looking for further information when you are here. I can ask the person in charge if they can help you do some research when you are here if you want!

]]> Comment on Ask a Question! by trudy http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-425 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:19:07 +0000 http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-425 Heather,
Thanks so very much for all of the information. It will definitely help a LOT! Being unable to speak or read Japanese poses a huge obstacle in trying to trace my grandparents’ history. I will be forever grateful for your assistance!

]]> Comment on Ask a Question! by matsueguide http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-423 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:00:37 +0000 http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-423 Thank you for your question, and I’m sorry for the late reply! I’ve been doing a bit of research, and found that
the old village of Nishikawatsu merged with that of Higashikawatsu in 1903 to form Kawatsu mura, and then it merged into Matsue
city in 1939. The area is presently called Kawatsu and the western part is still called Nishi-kawatsu.

I think I’ve managed to pinpoint the area a little further, as I found that the famous Rakuzan pottery kiln which is still doing very well today,
was (and still is) located in Rakuzan, which used to be in the old Nishi-kawatsu village. I’ve linked to the google map page which points out the present day Rakusan in Nishi-kawatsu.

http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?q=%E6%9D%BE%E6%B1%9F%E3%80%80%E6%A5%BD%E5%B1%B1&hl=ja&ie=UTF8&sll=35.471226,133.064518&sspn=0.002263,0.005284&vpsrc=0&brcurrent=3,0x35570388e957fd25:0x7f8a8df21bdacb9c,0&hq=%E6%A5%BD%E5%B1%B1&hnear=%E5%B3%B6%E6%A0%B9%E7%9C%8C%E6%9D%BE%E6%B1%9F%E5%B8%82&t=m&z=15

I hope this helps! If we can help you with anything, else, let us know! Heather :)

]]> Comment on Ask a Question! by trudy http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-404 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:00:45 +0000 http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-404 My grandfather was born in 1889 in “Nishikawatsu Mura, Yatsuka Gun, Shimane ken”. Can anyone help me identify the modern area of Matsue that roughly corresponds to this archaic address/description? I am planning to visit in 2012 and would like to see where my roots are. Thank you for any help!

]]> Comment on Ask a Question! by matsueguide http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-280 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:54:22 +0000 http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-280 Hello Karsten,
Sorry for the late reply. You can reserve a tour with the Goodwill Guides as long as you make arrangements in advance.
The international tourist office in Matsue History Museum can help you reserve. They speak English, and can be contacted at
+81 (0)852 26 2011. You can also fax them on +81 (0) 852 28 5931 or email at annai2011$mable.ne.jp (Change the $ sign to @)
If you need anymore help, let me know. Have a good trip! Heather

]]> Comment on Ask a Question! by Karsten http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-273 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:40:50 +0000 http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-273 Hello, i am on the 9 of october 2011 in Matsue. It is a sunday. Do the city of matsue have some tours with goodwill guides? I want to see Izumo Taisha too. Unfortunately I am not able to find a good contact through the internet. If so, can you forward me a contact. German or english will be nice. If not professional guided tours are also OK.Thanks for your help in advance. Karsten

]]> Comment on Ask a Question! by matsueguide http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-219 Tue, 17 May 2011 13:00:16 +0000 http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-219 Thanks for your question Gillian. It looks like it is on October 16th this year. If there is any change we will post it on the site!
http://www.matsue400.jp/cgi-bin/rus7/event2/view.cgi?d=320

]]> Comment on Ask a Question! by Gillian Jones http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-218 Mon, 09 May 2011 05:07:52 +0000 http://matsueguide.com/ask-a-question/#comment-218 Hello,

I would like to attend the Matsue drum festival. I have heard that it is on November 3, 2011. Is that correct?

Thank you for your assistance.

Gillian

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