Old Katsura Taro Residence

This is the former residence of Katsura Taro, who served as Japan's prime minister three times after the Meiji Restoration, and founded Takushoku University. Born the eldest son of Hagi domain samurai Katsura Yoichi-uemon in the Hiyako area of the castle town, he moved here when he was three years old. The current residence was built new in 1909, the restrained main house is a tasteful building suitable for quiet enjoyment of the Aiba Waterway. The flowing-style water garden uses water diverted from the river, and holds a bronze statue of Prime Minister Taro, which you can inspect while you enjoy the sounds of the courtyard open corridor's suikinkutsu, a special water feature that makes sound in a buried earthen jar.

Spot details

Address: Yamaguchi Hagi-shi Kawashima 73-2 Map
Area: Hagi Area
Phone: 0838251750
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] 100 yen (Free for Elementary School Students)
*Hagi City cultural property facility 1 Sunday ticket (310 yen for 9 facilities) available
Parking Lot: Available(25spaces)
※Use Aibagawa sightseeing parking lot
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: *Tel will connect you to the Hagi City Tourism Association.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Infant friendly: Available