The Former Takatori Residence
Historical Monument
This is the mansion built as a home and for welcoming guests by the coal mine (including Kishima Coal Mine) baron, Koreyoshi Takatori. There are two large buildings on a vast plot of land of about 7613 square meters. It has modern Japanese-style building architecture with a combination of Western style rooms while also still having Japanese style as a keynote. A must-see is the reception hall for the Noh stage and 72 “Sugido-e” (painting on cedar-board doors) paintings by the painter of the Kyoto Shijyo Faction, Koho Mizuno. You can have a good tour of the mansion as there are also always tour guides stationed here. In 1998, it was designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
Spot details
- Address
- Saga Pref. Karatsushi Kitajounai 5-40 Map
- Phone
- 0955750289
- Hours
- 9:30-17:00 (until 16:30 admission)
- Closed
- Monday (The next day for Public holidays), New Year's holiday
- Fees
- [Admission fee] General520yen, Elementary and junior high school students260yen * Group 20 people and above 2 discount
- Parking Lot
- Available (75spaces, Bus 7spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Note
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Temporary suspension:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 12, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information. - Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Review
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- Incredible residence
- A visit to the Former Takatori Residence is an absolute must. It provides a true impression of how a wealthy Japanese businessman lived 100 years ago.The rooms are incredible, with 72 beautifully...
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- Wonderful Japanese home
- We stumbled on this Mansion after leaving the Karatsu Castle. Beautifully preserved traditional Japanese home. They have set this up as a self-directed tour and the docents are around for any...
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- Must see in Karatsu
- It is a former residence of Takatori family, a very wealthy family, which had coal mines. As this house was gradually expanded, you can see different styles in one house. There is even a room for No...
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