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Former Yakumo Koizumi Residence

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#11 of 168 things to do in Matsue

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315 Kitahoricho, Matsue 690-0888, Shimane Prefecture

+81 852-23-0714

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“Great home of a great write”

This is an amazing look back at the way in which Yakum Koizum (Hearn) lived and worked while he was... read more

Reviewed January 2, 2018

Grant T

Melbourne, Australia

“In the house of a ghost story writer”

The Yakumo Koizumi Residence is an idyllic traditional Japanese house next to the castle river. I... read more

Reviewed February 5, 2017

Tristan J

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139 reviews

Excellent17%
Very good51%
Average31%
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Jan 2, 2018

“Great home of a great write”

Feb 5, 2017

“In the house of a ghost story writer”

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315 Kitahoricho, Matsue 690-0888, Shimane Prefecture

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Grant T

Melbourne, Australia

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Reviewed January 2, 2018

Great home of a great write

This is an amazing look back at the way in which Yakum Koizum (Hearn) lived and worked while he was in Matsue for what would become his formative years in Japan. This is the place he met his wife and first starting teaching at the...More

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Tristan J

Reviewed February 5, 2017

In the house of a ghost story writer

The Yakumo Koizumi Residence is an idyllic traditional Japanese house next to the castle river. I can especially recommend this attraction to foreigners who are very familiar with Japanese culture, live in Japan, speak Japanese, might even be thinking of becoming Japanese just as Lafcadio...More

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Chuzaa

Vancouver, Canada

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Reviewed October 26, 2016

Former Residence of Koizumi Yakumo (Patrick Lafcadio Hearn)

Near the Matsue Castle complex is a well-preserved district with samurai residences along the castle’s northern moat. One of them is made into a museum as it was once resided by Lafcadio Hearn (KOIZUMI Yakumo), a Greek-Irish American who worked in Matsue as an English...More

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Jan M

Bracknell, United Kingdom

3010

Reviewed October 21, 2015

A keyhole into the past

This old Japanese residence (sometimes referred as old samurai house) gives you a good view on how life must have been in the past in japan. A plus is the reduce fee for foreign visitors.

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八千代西

4517

Reviewed March 29, 2015

A Nice Traditional Japanese Residence

I knew why Yakumo Koizumi loved Matue city and lake Shinji when I visited this. The residence was well remained.

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shinobu

HIROSHIMA

4342

Reviewed March 25, 2014

Wonderful garden.

Literati who loved Japan, house lived Koizumi Yakumo. Buildings of more than a hundred years ago. Wonderfully beautiful garden. It is possible to see the customs of hundred years ago. Narrow building, but can spend a relaxed time. I recommend strongly here.

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James C

London, United Kingdom

1315

Reviewed April 5, 2013

Beautiful

Although the residence is small and doesn't take longer than 15 mins to visit I really recommend it. The house is beautiful as is the traditional Japanese garden. The house really relaxed me and the pamphlet given in English was interesting as it had Lafcadio's...More

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Andy L

Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan

1513

Reviewed April 1, 2013

Lovely little house and a piece of history

This house is where Yakumo Koizumi, or Lafcardio Hearn's used to reside in when he lived in Matsue and is a very short distance away from the Buke Yashiki. The house itself is quite small but it was pleasant to be able to enter the...More

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Brittany P

Matsue, Japan

4335

Reviewed February 21, 2013

A quick taste of history

A quick stop and walk-through right after the Hearn Memorial Hall next door. Worth a look if you're sight-seeing in the Shiomi Nawata/Matsue Castle area.

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