Ohara-tei

This residence stands at the top of the Suya no Saka hill road in Kitsuki City's Kitadai area a five-minute drive from the Kitsuki Interchange on the Oita Airport Road. The residence belonged to the Ohara family, whose members served as the chief retainers in the former Kitsuki Domain. An architectural heritage site of immense historical value, the residence reveals the tastes and lifestyles of high-ranking samurai of the time. Features such as the magnificent double-doored gate; stately thatched roof; spacious entranceway; and high, bowed roof are simple and sturdy yet reveal the high social standing of the family. The residence' vast strolling garden with pond is perhaps the best maintained of any of the samurai residences in Kitsuki.

Spot details

Address: Oita Kitsuki-shi Kitsuki 207 Map
Area: Around Kunisaki Peninsula Area
Phone: 0978634554
Hours: 10:00-17:00 (Last entry until 16:30)
Closed: Not available
Fees: [Admission fee (individual)] [General]300yen[Small/Junior high school students]150yen[Admission fee (group)][General]240yen[Small/Junior high school students]120yen*Group is more than 30 people
Parking Lot: Please use public parking lot
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(kitsuki-kankou)
English Menu: Available (leaflet)
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes