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Takita Shipping Agency Residence
A look into the home of a wealthy, oceanside ship dealing family
The Takita Residence was once the home of a powerful shipping dealer from the Edo period to the Meiji period in Tokoname City, located on Aichi Prefecture's Chita Peninsula. Enjoy the restored and maintained residence originally built in 1850 and open to the public as of April 2000.
You can also enjoy exhibits like the Takita Residence's furnishings; valuable, tall standing lanterns; Japanese-style ship models; and navy historical displays which change by season.
SPOT OVERVIEW
| Location | 〒479-0836 4-75 Sakae-machi, Tokoname-shi, Aichi |
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| Fee | • JPY 200 (JPY 150 for individuals in groups of 20 or more) • Free of charge for junior high school students and younger |
| Opening days / hours | 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Parking | None |
| Restrooms | Available |
| Holidays | Wed (open should Wed coincide with a national holiday) and the Year-end/New Year holiday |
| Phone number | 0569-36-2031 |
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ACCESS
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- Access by public transport
- From Meitetsu Nagoya Station, get off at Meitetsu Tokoname Station and walk 10 min.
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