Himeshima Shoya Kosho

 

Himeshima Shoya Kosho -The house of the village headman ( Edo period)

The construction of the Kosho residence began in 1842 by Koemon Kosho XI and was completed three years later. The site has an area of about 1,815 square meters. The residence itself including an second floor extension has a total area of about 425.7 square meters. (Designated tangible cultural property)

 

“An Island packed with tradition and poetic expression”

Sites of interest: [Location] [Origin] [Obon Festival] [Industry]

[Seven Wonders] [Kosho Residence] [Lighthouse] [Poetry]

[Designated Natural Elements] [Festivals] [Parks] [Funahiki festival]

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Himeshima Statistics:

Circumference: 17.0km

Surface Area: 6.78km

Population: 2,727 (2001 census)

Himeshima, Oita

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Himeshima Shoya Kosho