Since it's not open to the public, you can't tour the interior. You can only view the exterior from outside the wall. However, it's quite moving to think that Takechi once stood here.
It's quite a distance from Kochi city.
Access would be difficult without a car.
There is parking along the road.
There are signs, so it was easy to find.
The old house is located deep in the countryside.
Although it is a national historic site, it is still privately occupied, so you can only view the exterior.
Looking from Zuizan Shrine, at the top of the stairs, you can see the main house with its triangular roof.
Please note that this is a private home and you cannot enter, so it is not a tourist spot. We do not recommend it, especially for those coming from far away.
However, there is a very small museum nearby, so if you are interested in Hanpeita's life, it might be worth stopping by.
It's amazing that we can still see the residences of great figures.
Even more surprising is that, despite having tourist signs, it's actually a private residence! It's already precious that buildings from that era still exist.
The property is now a private residence, so entry is prohibited. It is said that the former Takechi residence ceased to be owned by the Takechi family when Hanpeita left for the castle town, but the main house and storehouses are said to retain the appearance of a samurai residence.
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