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|Background=Itō Hirobumi, Japan’s first Prime Minister, lived here until 1868. Born into a low-ranking samurai family in Chōshū, he studied under Yoshida Shōin. In 1863, he was among the Chōshū Five (details here | |Background=Itō Hirobumi, Japan’s first Prime Minister, lived here until 1868. Born into a low-ranking samurai family in Chōshū, he studied under [[Yoshida Shoin Residence|Yoshida Shōin]]. In 1863, he was among the Chōshū Five ([[Hagi Castle Town#~The Revolutionaries~|details here]]). Itō played a leading role in drafting the Meiji Constitution (1889). He became Japan’s first Prime Minister in 1885, serving four terms and shaping the country’s early government. Later, as Resident-General of Korea, he oversaw Japan’s expansionist policies before being assassinated by a Korean nationalist in 1909. | ||
His house from Tokyo was later moved here next to his original home. It is well worth visiting for its blend of traditional and modern architectural elements, though photos have been omitted here since it is not a samurai residence. | His house from Tokyo was later moved here next to his original home. It is well worth visiting for its blend of traditional and modern architectural elements, though photos have been omitted here since it is not a samurai residence. | ||
|GPSLocation=34.41103, 131.41807 | |GPSLocation=34.41103, 131.41807 | ||
Latest revision as of 22:12, 9 March 2025
Itō Hirobumi, Japan’s first Prime Minister, lived here until 1868. Born into a low-ranking samurai family in Chōshū, he studied under Yoshida Shōin. In 1863, he was among the Chōshū Five (details here). Itō played a leading role
Background
Itō Hirobumi, Japan’s first Prime Minister, lived here until 1868. Born into a low-ranking samurai family in Chōshū, he studied under Yoshida Shōin. In 1863, he was among the Chōshū Five (details here). Itō played a leading role in drafting the Meiji Constitution (1889). He became Japan’s first Prime Minister in 1885, serving four terms and shaping the country’s early government. Later, as Resident-General of Korea, he oversaw Japan’s expansionist policies before being assassinated by a Korean nationalist in 1909.
His house from Tokyo was later moved here next to his original home. It is well worth visiting for its blend of traditional and modern architectural elements, though photos have been omitted here since it is not a samurai residence.
| Ito Hirobumi Residence Profile | |
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| English Name | Ito Hirobumi Residence |
| Japanese Name | 伊藤博文旧宅 |
| Year | Edo Period |
| Residence Type | Lower Class |
| Designations | National Historic Site |
| Features | House |
| Visitor Information | 100 yen, open daily 9:00-17:00 |
| Website | https://www.hagishi.com/en/search/detail.php?d=190001 |
| Location | Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Castle | Hagi Castle |
| Coordinates | 34.41103, 131.41807 |
| Hagi Castle and nearby Samurai Homes | |
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| Admin | |
| Visits | March 21, 2024 |
| Added Jcastle | 2025 |
| Contributor | Eric |
