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Doppo Kunikida’s Former Residence

A famous Japanese novelist, Doppo Kunikida, spent 2 years (1892-1894) in his early twenties in this house. His desk and favorite moon guitar are displayed here. You can feel the nostalgic atmosphere once you enter this tranquil house. His novels, “Kodomo no kanashimi (A Child’s Sorrow)” and “Okimiyage (Parting Gift)” took place in Yanai.

*You connot actually go inside and take a tour. It can only be viewed from outside.

Facility Information

Address
ZIP Code 742-0001 11-5 Himeda, Yanai City
Opening Hours
Open everyday
Closing Day
No fixed holidays
Prices
Free of charge
Access
By Public Transportation : Approx. 20-minute walk from JR Yanai Station
By Car : Approx. 20 minutes from Kuga IC. on Sanyo Expressway
Parking
For Cars : Please use neighboring parking lot.
For Coaches : Please use Shirakabe Fureai Square (Tourist Information)
Contact
○Yanai Tourist Association
Location : ZIP Code 742-0021 3714-1 Yanai, Yanai City
Opening Hours : 9:00 to 17:00
TEL : +81-(0)820-23-3655
FAX : +81-(0)820-23-5411