"CRAFT TOURISM ECHIZEN"　From a Japanese auberge to a journey around Tannan heritage

From a Japanese auberge to a journey around the Tannan heritage

Teramachi-dori, which is lined with temples and restaurants along the elegant stone-paved streets, is a corner of the old Takefu city where the Echizen provincial government was located. In March 2021 (Reiwa 3), an accommodation facility "Echizen Kyo Yorozu" was born with this area as the gateway.

“Echizen City is a ‘manufacturing city’ where traditional crafts are thriving.

So says Satoshi Mantani, the founder of the accommodation facility "Echizen Kyo Yorozu." He is the second generation owner of "Oryori Kyomachi Mantani", which runs a restaurant in the same area. Incorporating Echizen washi paper, Echizen ware, and Echizen cutlery into the preparation of the dishes, the production of kaiseki cuisine while using products from traditional industries has been carefully recreated. We are also focusing on disseminating the charm of the region through cuisine.

“While getting to know Mr. Tokuzo Akiyama, I was touched by the many traditional industries in Tannan and the enthusiasm of the people involved in manufacturing, and thought of something that only we could do. "It was"

Mandani's predecessor was Ryokan Akashi, which opened around 1950 (Showa 25). In 2018 (Heisei 30), my grandparents, who were running the business, became old, so I stopped doing business. However, the renovation will bring it back to life, and it will begin to carve a new history together with the newly built guest house for rent. Every room is decorated with Echizen City's traditional crafts, and it is a Japanese-style auberge-like inn where you can enjoy the charm of the region through the space and Manya's cuisine.

“Many of the traditional crafts in the Tannan area are closely related to daily life, and go well with the food and the atmosphere.

Satoshi calls the traditional crafts and local history and culture of the Tannan area "Tannan heritage", and is trying to become a bridge that connects people who visit Kyoto and the Tannan heritage.

“I don’t think there are many towns where you can see such a diverse range of traditional industries.

In the future, Mr. Satoshi would like to propose accommodation plans that visit the production areas of traditional industries. A trip to learn about the origins of Tannan's craftsmanship, which has been handed down from ancient times, would be a good way to enjoy gourmet food and comfortable accommodations as a set.

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