Japan Trip: Hagi in Japan’s History–Kido Takayoshi Residence, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Hagi Town
Hagi Town in Yamaguchi Prefecture is rich with art and culture. From its Hagiyaki Pottery, highly praised by the tea ceremony community, to former samurai mansions, visitors can feel Japan’s past in this small quiet town.
Visitors interested in Hagi and Japan’s history are advised to visit the birth house of Kido Takayoshi. Takayoshi is an important Japanese statesman who helped overthrow the Tokugawa family’s 264 year regime to restore the power back to the emperor. Once the new government was formed, Takayoshi became one of the most effective officials in the new government.
His birth home in the Horiuchi quarters in Hagi is a simple, traditional Japanese home. The 250 year old home has many small tatami rooms. There is a small garden as well where a pine tree (over 300 years old) stands.
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00
Closed: Opened All Year Round
Admission: 100 yen (Kido Residence only)
310 yen (combination ticket including eight other residences)
Japan Trip: Hagi in Japan’s History–Kido Takayoshi Residence, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Hagi Town
【★032★Yamaguchi Kido Takayoshi Residence】
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