Ohana, Residence of the Tachibana Clan, Lords of Yanagawa Domain

A ryotei ryokan that is still preserved by the descendants of the Tachibana clan, who were once lords of the Yanagawa domain. 400 years of history and culture have been passed down through the generations, and today, the entire 7,000 tsubo (8,000 m2) site of the residence is a national cultural asset (designated place of scenic beauty) and the only designated place of scenic beauty in Japan where visitors can stay overnight.

All of the existing cultural properties, such as the guesthouse Western-style building, a large hall with approximately 100 tatami mats, the Japanese garden of pine trees “Shotoen,” and other modern Japanese-style buildings, were built in 1910 (Meiji 43).

The cultural asset area and the Tachibana Family Archives, where visitors can see arts and crafts inherited from the Tachibana clan of the Yanagawa domain, whose ancestor was the warlord Muneshige Tachibana, can be visited on a day trip. Visitors can also enjoy eel seiro mushi (eel steamed in a bamboo basket) and clubhouse sandwiches for lunch. (Please check the website for details.)