House of Gokasho Omi Merchant, residence of Tonomura Shigeru

Historical Monument
A historic building located in Gokasho Kondo-cho, Higashiomi City. This grandiose residence was the birth home of Shigeru Tonomura, a renowned author and the nephew of fourth generation Omi merchant Tonomura Uhei. The residence was built as a branch home for the Tonomura family. Today, the residence’ storehouse is used as the Tonomura Shigeru Bungakukan literature museum, which contains exhibits on the author.

Spot details

Address
Shiga Pref. Higashioumishi Gokashoukondouchou 631 map map Map
Phone
0748485676
Hours
10:00-16:30
Closed
Monday (excluding public holidays), The next day of public holidays, New Year's Holiday(12/28-1/4)
Fees
[Admission fee]400yen
Parking Lot
Available(130spaces)
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Not available
Wi-Fi
Available(Biwako free wi-fi)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
Yes
Average budget
[Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time
30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Available
Infant friendly
Available

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

  • 作家外村繫の生家
    3.0 Reviewed : 2023.04.25
    このお屋敷は作家「外村繫」の生家で文学館も兼ねています。文学資料は蔵に展示されていて詳しく見ごたえが有ります。昭和14年に池谷賞・昭和31年には野間文芸賞をはじめ数々の賞を取った有名な作家です。興味のある方には必見です。
  • 素敵な場所
    3.0 Reviewed : 2022.02.21
    素敵な場所映画の撮影によく使われてる場所です三浦春馬さんの最後の撮影で使われてる場所なのでよりました
  • 文学の道を志しました
    3.0 Reviewed : 2021.05.09
    旧制三高から東京帝国大学に進み文学の道を志した外村繁氏の邸宅です。正直この時代の作家について詳しくないので、こういう作家がいたのかと勉強になりました。

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