The last place I took a quick look at was Hosokawa Mansion, which was a short 10 minute walk from the hotel. This is a 300 year old samurai mansion that was the former residence of the Lord of the Hosokawa-Gyobu Clan, has a land area of 990 square meters, and comprises 24 rooms. Entrance fee was 300円 (SGD4.60).
Above: Ongenkan, or Main Entrance. According to the English brochure guide, the roof is karahafu-styled and the platform denotes a position of high status. Apparently only the Lord himself, his high-ranking retainers and important guests could use this entrance.
Above: The main hall, and below: Guest room.
The bathroom’s below:
There weren’t many visitors to the Mansion at the time I was there (Saturday afternoon), so it was a very quiet and low-key visit. I video-recorded a walkthrough the entire mansion too – think Ling’s gonna be interested to take a look at it when I’m back.:)
Wow, so clean!
It’s an exhibition site, dear – it’s not actually lived anymore.:)
More pictures here too:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chekyang/sets/72157623029265584/