Kido Takayoshi Residence

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#~The Revolutionaries~|see details]

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 (see details). The house is a 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.

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Kido Takayoshi Residence Profile
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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