Old Ito Den-emon Residence

Overview

The Old Ito Den-emon Residence is a traditional building in Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture. Built as the main residence of Ito Den-emon, a coal-mine operator, its seven structures including the main house are designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Its garden is designated a national Place of Scenic Beauty and is open to the public together with the buildings.

Highlights

• ●A group of seven structures, including the main house, designated Important Cultural Properties
• ●A garden designated a national Place of Scenic Beauty
• ●A gate relocated from the Akagane Goten in Tenjin, Fukuoka City
• ●The design of a Japanese-style mansion built as a coal-mine operator's main residence

History

Ito Den-emon, a coal-mine operator, built the residence as his own main house from the mid-Taisho period into the early Showa period. The gate was relocated from the Akagane Goten in Tenjin, Fukuoka City. The garden is designated a national Place of Scenic Beauty, and seven of the buildings were designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan in 2020.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Tour the group of Important Cultural Property buildings, beginning with the main house
2. 2View the gate relocated from the Akagane Goten
3. 3Appreciate the garden designated a national Place of Scenic Beauty
4. 4Stroll through the surrounding town

Did you know?

💡 Seven of the buildings were designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan in 2020.

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