The Former Hosokawa Residence (旧細川刑部邸, Kyū Hosokawa Gyōbutei) is the former residence of a branch family of the Hosokawa Clan, the powerful clan that ruled over Kumamoto during the Edo Period. The building is a great example of a high-class samurai mansion.
After the end of the feudal era, Gyobutei was moved to a different location in 1873, but was re-located to Kumamoto Castle Park and beautifully restored in the 1990s. It is now open to the public and displays the typical design of a highly ranked samurai's residence of the Edo Period.
Access
The Former Hosokawa Residence is located in the north of Kumamoto Castle Park, a ten minute walk from the castle tower.
How to get to and around Kumamoto
Hours and Fees
Hours
8:30 to 17:30 (until 16:30 from December to February)
Closed
December 29 to 31
Admission
300 yen (Gyobutei only), 640 yen (Gyobutei and castle)
