Saishotei

This samurai residence open to the public is the oldest building in the Izumi-Fumoto Samurai Residences, a national Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings. The home still strongly retains the vestiges of when this area was a samurai community in the Edo period. It notably features an indoor archery range for practicing kyudo on rainy days as well as hidden rooms, secret passages, and other facilities intended for use if the home came under attack. Many people visit during the fall to see the bright red leaves on the outstretched branches of the large Japanese maple in the garden.

Spot details

Address: Kagoshima Izumi-shi Fumotocho 5-11 Map
Area: Kitasatsuma Area
Phone: 0996636142
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Usage fee Friday] [High school students and above] 510yen (460yen) [Elementary and junior high school students] 300yen (260yen) * () is a group fee of 20 or more people * 'Izumi Historical Museum' Admission fee for all three facilities, 'Takezoe House' and 'Tax House' You can enter the 'Tax House' and 'Izumi Historical Museum' as many times as you like.
Parking Lot: Available (Standard size 32 spaces, mini vehicle 4 spaces, handicapped 1 space)