Kami Haga Residence and Wax Museum

4.5

This historical building of 1894, now open as a museum, was once the residence of Kami Haga family, the main branch family of the Hon Haga family, one of the largest domestic wax producers in the country. There are ten main buildings on the grounds including the main house and annexes, and boiler room, designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Inside the residence is an exhibition space, and materials related to mokuro (Japan tallow) production and bleaching mokuro in Uchiko district are displayed.

Spot details

Address: Ehime Pref. Kitagunuchikochou Uchiko 2696 Map
Area: Uchiko Area
Phone: 0893442771
Hours: 9:00-16:30
Closed: New Year's Holiday(12/29-1/2)
Fees: [Inside the mansion Admission fee]
[Adult] 500 yen
[Children] 250 yen

[Garden side]
Free
Parking Lot: Not available
※Please use the Gokoku parking lot
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Uchiko Free Wi-Fi, Ehime Free Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (free zone only)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (free zone only)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Review

Interesting

Reviewed : 2019.08.19

This wax museum was very interesting. There was some English signage which gave us enough understanding. Worth a look.
Impressive Residence building for wealthy Uchiko merchants!

Reviewed : 2019.07.09

Impressive Residence building and extensive grounds which serve as a museum to Japanese wax production. The Ground Floor of the Residence comprises the main building plus ancillary buildings around...
Good way to learn how Uchiko became prosperous due to candle making

Reviewed : 2019.04.12

Uchikio because prosperous through the export of the local produced wax which was very high quality & exported around the world. This is the house of a wealthy wax merchant, with an attached wax...