Miyakonojo Shimazu Residence
A residence built by Shimazu Hisahiro in 1879. It was renovated in 1972 before the royal visit of Emperor Showa and used as his lodging.
The residence sits on a 15,000㎡ section which has a Kendo training hall, a stone storehouse, stables, a Japanese garden and more. The residence was donated to Miyakonojo City, and in 2010 it was reopened to the public as a sightseeing and historical facility.
In addition to the main residence, 8 buildings were designated as Registered Tangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government. On the residence grounds, there is a Museum displaying historical artifacts called the Miyakonojo Shimazu Den-shokan.
Miyakonojo Shimazu Residence
18-5, Sayuzu-cho, Miyakonojo City
+81 986-23-2116
https://www.city.miyakonojo.miyazaki.jp/site/shimazu/
Business hours:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed days:
Every Monday (or the next day if Monday is a national holiday),New Year's Day
Admission fee:
110 yen for elementary school students and above