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Former Hosokawa Residence (Gyobutei)	# 3   of 4 sights in Kumamoto

The Former Hosokawa Residence (Gyobutei) is the former residence of a branch family of the Hosokawa Clan, the powerful clan that ruled over Kumamoto during the Edo Period. The building is a great example of a high-class samurai mansion. After the end of the feudal era, Gyobutei was moved to a different location in 1873, but was re-located to Kumamoto Castle Park and beautifully restored in the 1990s. It is now open to the public and displays the typical design of a highly ranked samurai's residence of the Edo Period.

How to get there

The Former Hosokawa Residence is located in the north of Kumamoto Castle Park, a ten minute walk from the castle tower. How to get to and around Kumamoto

Hours and Fees

Hours: 8:30 to 17:00 (until 16:30 from November to March) Closed: December 29 to 31 Admission: 300 yen (Gyobutei only), 640 yen (Gyobutei and castle)

News and Reports

Kumamoto Cherry Blossom Report March 24, 2009

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Popularity of Hosokawa Residence: Users who have been to Kumamoto: 225 Users who have been to Hosokawa Residence: 9 3rd of 4 most visited sights in Kumamoto. 466th of 554 most visited sights nationwide. Have you been to Hosokawa Residence? No - I have not been there yetYes - no ratingYes - highly recommendedYes - recommendedYes - mildly interestingYes - nothing specialYes - not recommended Ratings for Hosokawa Residence: japan-guide.com Rating:   outstanding   User Rating: n/a   insufficient data User Feedback We strive to keep japan-guide.com up-to-date and accurate, and are always looking for ways to improve the user experience. If you have any updates, suggestions, corrections or opinions, please let us know:

Tours and Packages

Mt. Aso & Kagoshima Tour An English-language guided tour around the southwestern island of Kyushu; Kumamoto and Kagoshima.

Japanese Links

Kumamoto Castle Official website.