Take a stroll around the Izumi Fumoto Samurai Residences, a Japan Heritage Site and an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.

Admission to the Izumi Fumoto History Museum and the samurai residences that housed the Tax Office and the Takezoe family is included.

Staff skilled in costume dressing are on hand to help you wear a kimono or samurai armor.       

After putting on your outfit, you are welcome to walk around the samurai residences and Japanese garden and take pictures. 

【Kimono or yukata】

- Please choose your favorite kimono or yukata from our selection, which was carefully curated by local kimono merchants.

- For women, kimono, obi, and tabi socks can be taken home! (Men's kimono, obi, and tabi socks are available for rental only.)

- A long garmet for wearing under the kimono, waist straps, clips, and so on will be provided (rental only, for men and women).

- For a group of five or more, a free tea ceremony experience is available! (This option is ¥5,000 for groups of four people or fewer.)

- When the time is up, you will be asked to change back into your original clothes. The facility does not offer hair or  make-up services.                               

【Armor】

- Up to four adults and one child can take part as one group.

- As we use authentic armor, it is heavy. Participants can opt to wear the armor for a short time if they wish.

【Accessibility】

- Wheelchairs are available.

- People with mobility or visability issues are welcome to participate.

Inquiries: 

Izumi City Tourism and Specialty Products Association

715-16 Kamisabuchi, Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture 899-0203

Tel: 0996-79-3030 (Business hours: 8:30~17:30)

E-mail: info@izumi-kankou.main.jp