Hosokawa Gyōbutei, Kumamoto

Name: Hosokawa Gyōbutei
Address: 3-1 Furukyomachi, Kumamoto, 860-0007, Japan
Telephone: +81 96-352-6522

#10 among attractions in Kumamoto

Historical place, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The former Hosokawa Gyobu Residence is a samurai residence located in the San-no-Maru site of Kumamoto Castle in Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture. The Hosokawa Gyobu family was one of the vassals of the Hosokawa clan along with the Hosokawa Naizen family.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 32°48'34"N, 130°41'60"E

Address

3-1 FurukyomachiKumamoto 860-0007 Japan

Contact

+81 96-352-6522

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Day trips

Hosokawa Gyōbutei – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kumamoto Castle, Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art, Fujisaki Hachimangū, Honmyō-ji.

0.4 miSE
Reconstructed castle with a museum
Kumamoto Castle, Kumamoto
11 min walk • Kumamoto Castle is a historic fortress that commands attention in the heart of Kumamoto, Japan. Known for its impressive size, distinctive black walls, and elegant wooden interiors, this castle is considered one of the most formidable and beautiful in the country.
~730 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art, Kumamoto
4 min walk • Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art opened in the precincts of Kumamoto Castle, Kumamoto, Japan in 1976. It is one of Japan's many museums which are supported by a prefecture.
1.1 miE
Temple
Fujisaki Hachimangū, Kumamoto
29 min walk • Fujisaki Hachiman-gū is a Shinto shrine located in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan. It is dedicated to Emperor Ōjin, Empress Jingū and Sumiyoshi Sanjin.
0.8 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Honmyō-ji, Kumamoto
21 min walk • Honmyō-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Nichiren sect, Rokujōmon-ryū, in Nishi-ku, Kumamoto, Japan. It is the most high-ranking temple of the sect in Kyushu.
0.6 miSE
Temple
Katō Shrine, Kumamoto
15 min walk • Katō Shrine is a shrine in Kumamoto Castle, Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan, in which daimyō or powerful territorial lord Katō Kiyomasa is enshrined. Alongside Ōki Kaneyoshi and Kin Kan, who made junshi, are enshrined.
0.9 miSE
Church
Japan Evangelical Lutheran Kumamoto Church, Kumamoto
23 min walk • The Japan Evangelical Lutheran Kumamoto Church is a Lutheran church in Kumamoto, Japan.
1.2 miSW
Temple
Peace Pagoda#Hanaokayama.2C Japan, Kumamoto
31 min walk • A Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa; a monument to inspire peace, designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds, and to help unite them in their search for world peace.
0.5 miSE
32°48'13"N • 130°42'14"E
Sakuranobaba-Johsaien, Kumamoto
12 min walk • Museum, Visitor center
1.2 miSE
Universities and schools
Kumamoto Gakuen University, Kumamoto
31 min walk • Kumamoto Gakuen University called Gakuendai or Shōdai, is a private Japanese university in Kumamoto, Japan. It was established in 1942, at which time Eastern Language Vocational College was subsumed into it.
1.2 miS
Temple
Bei gang shen she, Kumamoto
32 min walk • Kitaoka Shrine is located in Kasuga 1-chome, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture. The shrine is said to have been built in the Heian period by inviting a spirit from the Gion Shrine in Kyoto.
~1890 ftN
Sport venue, Sport
Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium, Kumamoto
10 min walk • Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium is an indoor sports arena, located in Kumamoto, Japan. The arena holds 4,110 people. The hall hosted some of the group games for the 2007 FIVB Women's World Cup.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hosokawa Gyōbutei open?

Hosokawa Gyōbutei is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hosokawa Gyōbutei?

Nearby attractions include Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art, Kumamoto (4 min walk), Kumamoto Castle, Kumamoto (11 min walk), Sakuranobaba-Johsaien, Kumamoto (12 min walk), Katō Shrine, Kumamoto (15 min walk).

How to get to Hosokawa Gyōbutei by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hosokawa Gyōbutei:

Tram

Sugidomo • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)
Honmyoji Temple • Lines: 3 (8 min walk)

Train

Kami-Kumamoto (16 min walk)
Fujisakigu-mae (20 min walk)

Bus

市役所前 • Lines: J1-2, J2-2, 味4 (16 min walk)
Sakura Machi Bus Station (17 min walk)