User:(WT-en) Joseph tomei/Hosokawa gyobutei

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Hosokawa-gyobu was the residence of hosokawa okitaka, who was appointed to be the feudal-era ministry of justice in 1604.The whole construction covers over 990 square meter, constructed with the straight and curving lines characteristics “karahafa” style. This mansion is so significant to be one of the unique Cultural Property of Kumamoto prefecture today not only that it can reflect the hosokawa family’s historical position but also that it completely displayed the outstanding constructive technology. It is said the mansion is the only a few buildings with the samurai characteristics remaining in Japan today.

Address: 3-1Furukyo-machi Kumamoto City 860. Open hour: From April to October 8:30am—5:30pm

           From November to March 8:30am—4:30pm

Note: They are open daily except for December 29, 30, and 31. Admission Fee: only Gyobu-Tei Residence: ¥300: adults and students over 15,

                                        ¥100: Elementary and junior high students

Both Gyobu-Tei Residence and Kumamoto castle ¥640: adults and students over 15

                                            ¥240: Elementary and junior high students                                                

Transportation: Kumamoto castle bus service route- board art plat form A at the Kumamoto Kotsu Center bus terminal, get of f at “Kyu Hosokawa Gyobu- Tei Mae.” More information, don’t hesitate, please contact the admission office by phone: (096) 352-6522 Or visit here.