Former Ito Shogun gate

4.5

"Ito Den'emon was a coal mining magnate in Chikuho, and the ""Former Ito Den'emon Residence"" is the home where Den'emon and his wife, the poet Yanagihara Hakuren, lived. It was also the setting for the TV drama series Hanako and Anne."

Spot details

Address: Fukuoka Pref. Idukashi Koubukuro 300 Map
Area: Munakata / Central Fukuoka Area
Phone: 0948229700
Hours: 9:30-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed: Wednesday (open for public holidays), New Year's holiday (12/29-1/3)
*may be temporarily closed
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults310yen(250yen), Children100yen(80yen)
* Group fee for 20people and above in brackets
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (free Wi-Fi around the entrance)
English Menu: Available (English, Chinese (traditional/simplified), Korean commentary Available)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (You cannot visit the inside of the building, but you can visit the garden.)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Absolutely worth visiting

Reviewed : 2020.03.26

It is an old house of Ito Denemon, who made a big fortune by running canon mines. Due to its location, it is not as touristic as Mojiko Retro, but it is absolutely worth visiting even spending one...
There are now signs in English

Reviewed : 2019.09.11

Its a lovely home and touring it is a great way to learn about history. There are numerous interesting details that show us how well-to-do coal mining barons lived. Guides also provide additional...
柳原白蓮の嫁ぎ先

Reviewed : 2021.01.07

柳原白蓮の嫁ぎ先ということで見に行ってきました。さすが皇室の家系から嫁にもらえる方だけあって、大変立派な日本家屋で仁派も素晴らしかったです。当時の炭鉱王は大したものだと感じました。ただし中の展示はやはり、白蓮中心であまり伝右衛門関連のものはありませんでした。建物は、小樽のニシン御殿と争えるぐらいのものでした。必見です。