Former Den'emon Ito Residence

Absolutely worth visiting

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 day...

There are now signs in English

It's 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 in...

Huge home with formal garden and 2 kure (warehouses)

Not much English on signs, but they hand out a half-page explanation of the property. Unfortunately, they don't explain the tie-in to the famous TV drama "Hanako." Nevertheless, it was interesting to...

The House of Yanagiwara Byakuren's second Husband.

This house was the main residence of coal mining merchant Ito Den-emon whose second marriage was to Yanagiwara Byakuren (also her second marriage) who was a cousin of Emperor Taisho. Yanigawara wrot...

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I went to see it because it was the bride of Hakuren Yanagihara. As expected, there were only people who could get their bride from the imperial family, and it was a very nice Japanese house and the Niha was wonderful. I felt that the coal mine king at that time was a big deal. However, the exhibits inside were still centered on Hakuren and there weren't many Denemon-related items. The building was enough to compete with the herring palace in Otaru. It is a must-see.