Former Residence of Koizumi Yakumo

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Known as the author of “Mimi nashi hoichi” and “Yuki Onna”, Koizumi Yakumo whose original name was in fact Lafcadio Hearn is also known for having taught Japanese culture and customs to the West. The former Koizumi Yakumo residence in Matsue is a mansion which Yakumo lived in for about five months from May 1891. A feature of viewing the former residence is that the “garden” is what people come to see when they visit. I definitely want you to see the garden which is the setting of one of the works, “The Unknown Japanese Shadow” by Yakumo. This building which is preserved as it was at the time when Yakumo lived there is now the only former residence of Koizumi Yakumo in existence.

Spot details

Address: Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Kitahorichou 315 Map
Area: Around Matsue Castle Area
Phone: 0852230714
Hours: [4/1-9/30]8:30-18:30(Information desk closed18:10)
[10/1-3/31]8:30-17:00(Information desk closed16:40)
Closed: open everyday (closed several times a year for maintenance)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]310yen(Group discount 240yen)
[Children]150yen(Group discount 120yen)
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available(Pamphlet)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Interesting history of an Irishmans life in Japan all those years ago

Reviewed : 2019.05.08

Interesting display of how this foreigner grew up and eventually established a relationship with Japan and came to settle there. Its also quiet and peaceful there.
Worth a quick visit

Reviewed : 2019.04.12

Okay, we didnt really know anything about him before we planned our trip to Matsue, but nonetheless its still interesting to be able to walk around a well preserved and restored building from that...
Tranquility

Reviewed : 2019.03.08

There was only one visitor besides me. Most visitors go to memorial hall but skip the residence. So if you like nice and quiet, this is place to be.