Miyakonojo Shimazu Residence

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

4.0

"This is a historical building located in Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture and is designated as a ""registered tangible cultural property"" of Japan. In the park is the “Miyakonojo Shimazu Denshokan Museum” which exhibits historical material regarding the Shimazu family. Visitors can also inspect inside the house. Nearby is “Sekino Onotaki Waterfall” and hot spring facilities. The area is popular with many tourists."

Spot details

Address: Miyazaki Pref. Miyakonojoushi Hayasuzuchou 18-5 Map
Area: Miyakonojo Area
Phone: 0986232116
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (latest entry until 16:30)
Closed: Monday (The next day if it is a public holiday), New Year's Holiday
Fees: [Miyakonojo Shimadzu Traditional Museum] [General] 220yen [High school students/university students] 160yen [Small/Junior high school students] 110yen [Miyakonojo Shimadzu Traditional Museum (Group fee)] [General] 160yen [High school students/university students] 110yen [Small/Junior high school students] 50yen [Miyakonojo Shimazu House (main house)] [Elementary school students and above] 110yen
Parking Lot: Available(45spaces, 3spaces for people with disabilities, 5spaces for large buses)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Miyazaki FREE Wi-Fi)
Note: *At the Miyakonojo Shimazu Folk Museum, the admission fee will change during the season when special and planned exhibitions are held.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (not allowed to enter the main house)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

A must-visit place!

Reviewed : 2021.04.05

This was a very memorable experience! The history of Miyakonojo and the Shimazu clan is extremely interesting. The staff were all very helpful in trying to explain various historical artefacts with...
落ち着いた武家屋敷と茶店

Reviewed : 2021.03.26

島津藩の歴史や様々な武器、文書が展示してあり、武家屋敷の中を興味深く見学しました。茶店も併設されていてゆっくり喫食できました
昭和天皇もお泊まりになった！

Reviewed : 2020.03.30

島津氏といえば鹿児島のイメージですが、宮崎県都城もゆかりの地だそうです。なぜかというと、鹿児島にあった島津家が、都城に移ったからです。邸宅敷地内には、伝承館という博物館のような建物や、カフェもあります。