Facilities

Yamaguchi

Kikuya Family Residence

Admission Ticket + Special souvenir "postcard & pins"

Introduction｜Kikuya Family Residence

Built in the early Edo period, this historic merchant residence boasts a 400-year history and is the largest and oldest of its kind still standing. Once used by official merchants of the Hagi Domain to host important guests, the estate features both a traditional kare-sansui (dry landscape) garden and a modern Japanese-style garden. Inside, visitors can view a collection of artworks, everyday utensils, and furnishings from the past. Parts of the residence have been designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.

Details

Admission Ticket + Special souvenir “postcard & pins”

Instructions & Notes

Regarding the year-end and New Year holiday closures and business hours:
The facility will be closed on December 31.
On January 1, it will open from 10:00.
From January 2, it will operate under normal hours (9:00–17:00).
Additionally, January 7 and 8 will be temporarily closed.

1. Please check the website in advance for business hours.
2. Please note that the complimentary gifts may vary; we appreciate your understanding.

Redemption Location

📍(菊屋家住宅)〒758-0072 Yamaguchi, Hagi, Gofukumachi, 1 Chome−１（Ticket counter）

Links

【Official Website】

※Check the official website for business hours.

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