Important Cultural Property - Kikuya Residence

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This is the residence of the Kikuya family who were wealthy merchants of Hagi domain. The Ouchi clan lived in attendance in Yamaguchi but following the downfall of the Ouchi they became merchants. In 1604, accompanying Mori Terumoto’s move to Hagi, the Kikuya family were bestowed land where their residence is now located and set about constructing a home. This residence which has a 400-year history is among the oldest surviving examples in the whole country as an existing merchant. The main house which has a spacious tatami room was constructed in the early Edo period. Five buildings starting with the main house have been designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.

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Important Cultural Property - Kikuya Residence

Address: Yamaguchi Pref. Hagishi Gofukumachi 1-1 Map
Area: Hagi Area
Phone: 0838220005
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:45)
*Depending on the season, there may be temporary changes.
Closed: 12/31
*Depending on the season, there may be temporary changes.
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults650yen, Junior High and High School Students350yen, Elementary School Students250yen
Parking Lot: Available(3spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Not available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (but only when you put it in a pet bag or basket or hold it)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Another must visit in Hagi Old Town

Reviewed : 2019.11.02

Like all rich merchant families in the old times, this house is full of memorabilia, and all are so special. And it will be incomplete if you do not visit the garden, it was so beautiful, esp, Autumn...
Beautiful Japanese garden

Reviewed : 2018.09.30

The highlight of the visit of this house is a beautiful garden.The main room of the house opens up on the view of the garden.
Beautiful glimpse into life in Edo period

Reviewed : 2016.07.15

Extremely impressive house and garden of an Edo-era merchant family that still owns the property. Beautiful furnishings and artifacts such as dolls representing samurai, a large tatami room, plus a...