Samurai Houses Medieval Fort Encircled by Rivers and Mountains
Iriki Fumoto is an easily defensible town backed by a medieval mountain fort and surrounded by a meandering river. The winding streets of the medieval fortification and the lattice like layout of later Fumoto and samurai houses allow visitors to enjoy two different time periods. Iriki Fumoto is also home to the only remaining thatched roof gate to a samurai residence in Kagoshima Prefecture. One section of the samurai houses in this region are designated as a National Important Cultural Heritage Site.
| Enquiries | Satsumasendai City Government, Culture Division TEL.0996-23-5111 |
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| Related Information | Satsumasendai Tourism and Specialty Products Guide (Website) | |
| Access | ||
| Bus | ● Kagoshima Airport – Iriki Junior High School (some walking included, about 60minutes) | |
| ● Sendai Station (route bus to Iriki Railway Memorial Museum) - Iriki Station Bus stop (about 30 minutes) | ||
| Vehicle | ● Kagoshima Airport – Iriki Fumoto (about 50 minutes) | |
| ● Sendai Station – Iriki Fumoto (about 25 minutes) | ||
