This house was the residence of Hosokawa Gyobu, younger brother of Hosokawa Tadatoshi, a feudal lord or “daimyo” of Kumamoto. After once being moved, it was returned to its original location and renovated. The house was built in the traditional “shoin-tsukuri” construction style. Its formal tea ceremony room and old fashioned kitchen give visitors a fascinating glimpse into the way of life of samurai.
ZIP Code：860-0007 Address：3-1 Furukyou-machi, Kumamoto-shi Tel：096-352-6522 Admission：Adult and High School students ¥500; Elementary and Jr. High School students ¥200 (20% discount for groups of 30 or more) Hours：Apr. ～ Oct. 8:30～17:30; Nov. ～ Mar. 8:30～16:30 Holiday：Dec. 29～31 Parking Information：San-no-maru Parking Kumamoto Castle. (Pay parking for 123 cars, 5 buses) Notes： Handicap accessible (wheelchairs can be borrowed for free); English brochures available
Bus： Loop Bus from Kotsu Center (Bus Terminal Transportation Center): Kumamoto City Museum, Kyu-Hosokawa Gyobutei bus stop.
Car： About 40-minute drive from Kumamoto Interchange.
City Tram： 20-minute walk from the Kumamotojo-mae tram stop.
