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Former Hosokawa Gyobu Residence
熊本県
A 1676 thatched samurai mansion of the Hosokawa Gyobu family holding 6,000 koku, designated an Important Cultural Property, reopened after 2016 earthquake repairs.
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1676
Type
Historic Site
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15 min walk from Kumamoto Castle tram stop
Furukyo-machi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City
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Historic Site
Founded 1676
350 years
Overview
A large 1676 samurai residence of the Hosokawa Gyobu, chief retainers of Kumamoto Domain with 6,000 koku, designated an Important Cultural Property.
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The Former Hosokawa Gyobu Residence is a large samurai mansion that belonged to the Hosokawa Gyobu family, who served as senior retainers of the Kumamoto Domain holding 6,000 koku. As a branch of the ruling Hosokawa clan, the family occupied a prominent position within the domain hierarchy. The main…
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