Former Takatori Estate

Information

The mansion with 7,500 square meters ground was originally a former residence of Koreyoshi Takatori, a coal magnate in Karatsu. Featuring a Noh stage and Japanese paintings on ceder panels, the interior of the house is luxuriously furnished and visitors can enjoy the magnificence of modern Japanese architecture. The estate was designated as a national important cultural property in 1998.

Opening Hours

• 9:30 – 17:00 *admission until 30 minutes before closing

Closed

• No closing days
• December 29 – 31

Price / Entrance Fee

• 510 yen (General, Adult)
• 250 yen (Child)

Access / Public Transport

• 20 minutes walk from JR Karatsu Station

Related Links

• 公益財団法人　唐津市文化事業団 (Only available in Japanese)

Address / Location

• 5-40, Kitajonai, Karatsu-shi, Saga, 847-0015

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