Birthplace of Yataro Iwasaki

This historical building in Ichinomiya, Inokuchi Ko, Aki City was the birthplace of Iwasaki Yataro, the founder of Mitsubishi. Built around 1795 by Iwasaki’s great-grandfather Iwasaki Yajiemon, the single-story thatch-roof home has been restored and preserved. The onigawara (decorative roof tile with the face of a demon) of the house’s attached earthen storehouse bears the three-tiered diamond family crest of the Iwasaki family. This crest is believed to be the prototype for the Mitsubishi logo.

Spot details

Address: Kouchi Pref. Akishi Inokuchikou 1696 Map
Area: Aki / Muroto Area
Phone: 0887348344
Hours: 9:00-16:30
Closed: Monday (in the case of a public holiday, the next business day is Sunday), New Year's Holiday
Fees: [Tour fee] Free
Parking Lot: Available
※Free
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes