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|Background=Kido Takayoshi was a pivotal figure in the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate and a key architect of the Meiji Restoration. A disciple of Yoshida Shōin, he played a crucial role in modernizing Japan. He was one of the sponsors of the Chōshū Five ([[Hagi Castle Town|see details]]) and worked alongside Saigō Takamori and Ōkubo Toshimichi to overthrow the Tokugawa regime. After the fall of the Tokugawa in 1868, Kido played a key role in establishing the new imperial government. | |Background=Kido Takayoshi was a pivotal figure in the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate and a key architect of the Meiji Restoration. A disciple of Yoshida Shōin, he played a crucial role in modernizing Japan. He was one of the sponsors of the Chōshū Five ([[Hagi Castle Town#Bakumatsu Period|see details]]) and worked alongside Saigō Takamori and Ōkubo Toshimichi to overthrow the Tokugawa regime. After the fall of the Tokugawa in 1868, Kido played a key role in establishing the new imperial government. | ||
The house we see today is over 250 years old and served as Kido’s birthplace. Born here in 1833, he lived in this residence until 1852, when he moved to Edo. In 1856, he returned to Hagi to contribute to the construction of Japan’s first modern warship (details). The house is relatively large size compared to others of lower rank in Hagi. One of its most intriguing features is a hidden second floor, designed to be concealed from the street. | The house we see today is over 250 years old and served as Kido’s birthplace. Born here in 1833, he lived in this residence until 1852, when he moved to Edo. In 1856, he returned to Hagi to contribute to the construction of Japan’s first modern warship (details). The house is relatively large size compared to others of lower rank in Hagi. One of its most intriguing features is a hidden second floor, designed to be concealed from the street. | ||
Revision as of 10:18, 9 March 2025
Kido Takayoshi was a pivotal figure in the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate and a key architect of the Meiji Restoration. A disciple of Yoshida Shōin, he played a crucial role in modernizing Japan. He was one of the sponsors of the Chōshū Five (see details) an
Background
Kido Takayoshi was a pivotal figure in the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate and a key architect of the Meiji Restoration. A disciple of Yoshida Shōin, he played a crucial role in modernizing Japan. He was one of the sponsors of the Chōshū Five (see details) and worked alongside Saigō Takamori and Ōkubo Toshimichi to overthrow the Tokugawa regime. After the fall of the Tokugawa in 1868, Kido played a key role in establishing the new imperial government.
The house we see today is over 250 years old and served as Kido’s birthplace. Born here in 1833, he lived in this residence until 1852, when he moved to Edo. In 1856, he returned to Hagi to contribute to the construction of Japan’s first modern warship (details). The house is relatively large size compared to others of lower rank in Hagi. One of its most intriguing features is a hidden second floor, designed to be concealed from the street.
| Kido Takayoshi Residence Profile | |
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| English Name | Kido Takayoshi Residence |
| Japanese Name | 木戸孝允旧宅 |
| Year | 1800s |
| Residence Type | Middle Class |
| Designations | National Historic Site |
| Features | House |
| Visitor Information | open 9:00-17:00 daily; 100 yen |
| Website | https://www.hagishi.com/en/search/detail.php?d=100002 |
| Location | Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Castle | Hagi Castle |
| Coordinates | 34.41229, 131.39472 |
| Hagi Castle and nearby Samurai Homes | |
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| Admin | |
| Visits | March 22, 2024 |
| Added Jcastle | 2025 |
| Contributor | Eric |
