Former Residence of Toson Shimazaki

"A 10-minute drive from the Nakagomi Station or the Saku-minami Interchange. This building, located on the grounds of the Teishoji Temple west of Lake Dougen, has been used as a set in films. The restored home Toson Shimazaki lived in for six years from 1899 while working as a teacher in the Komoro Gijuku school, the layout of the structure differs somewhat from how it was originally due to two moves and the requirements of the site, but the materials of the building remain unchanged. The building is also known as the place where Toson began writing ""The Broken Commandment,"" his most celebrated novel. The building's veranda has a view of the temple grounds and visitors can view areas such as the doma earthen floored room and irori sunken hearth inside the home."

Spot details

Address: Nagano Saku-shi Maeyama 1380-3 Map
Area: Eastern Shinshu Area
Phone: 0267635321
Hours: 10:00-15:00
Closed: Monday-Friday, 2ndSaturday
[The winter season closed Period]Late Oct.-Mid-Apr.
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes