Former Residence of Yukichi Fukuzawa

Overview

The Former Residence of Yukichi Fukuzawa is a historic home in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture, where Yukichi Fukuzawa spent his childhood and youth. As a site connected to Fukuzawa, a leading Enlightenment thinker of modern Japan who is also known as the portrait on the 10,000 yen note, it is designated a National Historic Site. An accompanying memorial hall stands on the grounds, making this one of Nakatsu's most representative historical spots, conveying both the home where he grew up and the course of his life.

Highlights

• ●A National Historic Site home where young Fukuzawa lived
• ●An adjoining memorial hall tracing his life and Nakatsu ties
• ●A historic dwelling linked to a modern Japanese thinker
• ●A location that pairs well with Nakatsu's castle town

History

This residence has been preserved in Nakatsu as the home where Yukichi Fukuzawa spent his childhood and youth. As a living space that can be called the starting point of his life, it has been kept and, for its historical value, designated a National Historic Site. A memorial hall has also been established alongside it, arranged as a place that conveys Fukuzawa's life and his connection to Nakatsu.

Map

33.6073, 131.1910 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Tour the residence buildings where Fukuzawa spent his youth
2. 2Explore his life and materials at the adjoining memorial hall
3. 3Walk Nakatsu's castle town for its historical atmosphere
4. 4Extend your trip to attractions around Nakatsu City

Did you know?

💡 Yukichi Fukuzawa is one of modern Japan's foremost thinkers, and his former residence is carefully protected as the place where he spent his childhood and youth. It is both designated a National Historic Site and paired with a memorial hall, so visitors can approach the man himself from two sides: his home and its documentary displays.

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