The Former Giichi Tanaka Residence stands beside the Hashimoto River in Hagi. Associated with Giichi Tanaka, Japan’s twenty-sixth prime minister, the house preserves the refined character of a modern Japanese villa: tatami rooms, glass-lined corridors, deep eaves, a courtyard and long views toward the water.
A house connected to Hagi’s modern history
Before becoming Tanaka’s residence, the site was associated with Takamasa Obata, who encouraged the cultivation of summer oranges as a new source of income for former samurai families. The neighbouring citrus park keeps that history visible in the landscape.
Tatami rooms and a view of the river
The formal rooms of Gosho-kaku combine tokonoma, shelves, shoji and tatami. A pillar made from an old plum tree introduces an expressive natural element. Upstairs, the rooms open toward the Hashimoto River, extending the interior into the wider scenery of Hagi.
Visitor information
Open daily from 9:00 to 17:00. Admission is ¥100 and free for preschool children. The residence is about a three-minute walk from Heian-ko Minami Danchi-mae on the westbound Hagi circular bus.
Visitor information checked against the Hagi Tourism Association website on 7 October 2026. Confirm current details before visiting.