Former To-o Gijuku Missionary Residence
The Former To-o Gijuku Missionary Residence was built in 1900 as a residence for the missionaries who came to teach at To-o Gijuku, the first private school in Aomori Prefecture founded in 1872, and located at current O-temon Square until when the schoolhouse was moved in 1987. After that, this residence building was kept here, and currently Hirosaki City owned it. It is representing the lifestyle of foreigner in Meiji era with display of the furniture and equipment from old days. Currently, there is a café on the first floor and visitors can enjoy break time with the window view of miniature building arts at O-temon Square.
- Area
- Tsugaru area
- Category
- Tourist Facilities
- History and Culture
General Information
- Address
- 青森県弘前市下白銀町2-1
- Contact
- Hirosaki Tourism And Convention Bureau
- Telephone Number
- 0172-35-3131
- Opening Times
- 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Café opens from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Last order 5:30
- Closures
- December 29th - January 3rd
- Prices
- Free for tour around (excepting Café)
- Directions
- JR Hirosaki Station, Station Front Bus Stop,
Hirosaki City Dotemachi Loop Bus (15 min.ride, ¥100)
Hirosaki City Hall Front Bus Stop
3 minutes on walk
Former To-o Gijuku Missionary Residence - Website
- Hirosaki Tourism And Convention BureauSee trip advisor
Basic Information
- Multilingual
Staff - Multilingual
Signs - Free Wi-Fi
- Contactless
Payments - Tax Free
- Parking Lot
- Barrier-Free
Toilet - Barrier-Free
COVID-19 Prevention
- Face Masks
Required - Sanitizing
Stations - Temperature
Checks - Physical
Distancing
