Hino-juku Honjin

Hino Juku Honjin

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Historic site connected to the Shinsengumi! Honjin building where Toshizo Hijikata's brother-in-law and cousin lived.

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HighlightsHistoric site connected to the Shinsengumi
Honjin building where Toshizo Hijikata's brother-in-law and cousin lived
Visited by Kondou Isami, Hijikata Toshizo, and Inoue Genzaburo
The only remaining honjin building on a highway in Tokyo
Designated as a Tokyo Prefectural historical landmark

Basic Information

Address: 2-15-9 Hino-Honcho, Hino City Search for tourist attractions in Tokyo

Access: 12-minute walk from Hino Station on the JR Chuo Line Show route

Op.Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Last entry 4:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Closed on New Year's holidays and every Monday. *If a Monday falls on a national holiday, we will be closed the following weekday. There may be occasional temporary closures.

Fee: Adults: ¥200, Children: ¥50

INFO: While mask wearing is at your discretion, we may request it for reasons of infection control or business operations. We continue to ask for your cooperation in basic infection prevention measures, including hand sanitization, ventilation, avoidance of the three Cs (closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact settings), and refraining from visiting if you are feeling unwell.

HP: https://www.city.hino.lg.jp/shinsenr/

Overview

Hino-juku Honjin is a honjin building located in Hino-juku, a post town on the Koshu Kaido (highway), built in the mid-Edo period. Sato Hikogoro, the village headman at the time, was the brother-in-law and cousin of Toshizo Hijikata, and his support for the Shinsengumi made Hino-juku Honjin a key base for the group. Kondou Isami, Hijikata Toshizo, and Inoue Genzaburo also visited, and many exhibits within the honjin evoke their presence. As the only remaining honjin building on a highway in Tokyo, it's a precious historical site designated as a Tokyo Prefectural historical landmark. The interior is recreated to show the lifestyle of the time, allowing visitors to imagine daily life then. Exhibits and materials related to the Shinsengumi provide insights into the lives and activities of the samurai. A visit to Hino-juku Honjin allows a deeper understanding of Shinsengumi history and culture, as well as a glimpse into the bustling post town of the Edo period.

Hino-juku Honjin

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