Ito Hirobumi Residence

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.

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Ito Hirobumi Residence Profile
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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