128-1 Yatsume, Toyosato-cho, Inukami-gun, Shiga Prefecture
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Cost per person
Free
Explore the former residence of Ito Chubei (1842-1903), founder of major corporations Itochu and Marubeni, and a leading Omi merchant. This memorial hall showcases the preserved home of both the first and second-generation Chubei, offering a glimpse into their lives. Located along the former Nakasendo Road, the building retains its original form from when the Chubei family lived there. Nearby, discover Kurenai Garden, created in memory of Ito Chubei's virtues. Just a 5-minute walk from Toyosato Station, admission is free, making it an accessible and insightful visit into the world of a pioneering entrepreneur.
Visitor count (annual): 800-1,000