Honhaga Family Residence

4.5

This historic building is located in Uchiko, Uchiko Town, Kita County. The mansion was built in 1899 by the Honhaga family, a local wealthy merchant family who made their fortune in the production of Japan wax. The residence has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Although the interior is not open to the public, visitors can see its exterior, which is decorated with Namako walls and plaster carvings, as well as the garden.

Spot details

Address: Ehime Kita-gun Uchikocho Uchiko 2888 Map
Area: Uchiko Area
Phone: 0893445212
Hours: 9:00-16:30
Closed: New Year's Holiday(12/29-1/2)
Fees: [Tour fee] Free (exterior/Garden only)
*Residence is not open to the public
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: *Tel is connected to Hachi Sunday City/Gokoku Townscape Preservation Center.
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Huge site explains the intricacies of wax making.

Reviewed : 2022.11.28

Well worth the time and the money. Huge site explains the intricacies of wax making. Very photogenic in autumn, and probably spring too.
見事な鏝絵

Reviewed : 2022.07.13

内子駅から徒歩20分ほど。入場無料。製蝋業を営んでいた芳我一族の本家。1884年頃に建てられた主屋、土蔵などが国重要文化財に指定されている。住宅内部は非公開で入れるのは庭園のみだが、建物外壁に施された見事な鏝絵を見ることができる。
非公開ですが、庭園は見ることができます。

Reviewed : 2019.11.17

重要文化財に指定されているそうですが、内部は非公開です。庭は柵の外から拝見することができます。とてもきれいに整えられた庭園でした。