The Former Denemon Ito Residence, where Denemon Ito and Byakuren Yanagihara spent time, is the mansion of a man known as the “Coal Mining King of Chikuhou.” It’s a historical building that incorporates various artistic techniques, such as mantelpieces and stained glass, and was continuously remodeled for his wife, Byakuren.
This mansion is characterized by its Art Nouveau design, and the reception room features British-made diamond-shaped stained glass. Also, the long corridor is lined with one-tatami mats.
This building is loved by many as a historical building of Japan.
Access Information
Business Hours: Open: Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Holidays from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Closed: Wednesdays (open if Wednesday is a public holiday); Closed: New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3); other temporary closures may occur
Location: 300 Koubukuro, Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 820-0066; Phone: 0948-22-9700
Access: (1) 10 minutes by car from JR Shin-Iizuka Station; 10 minutes by taxi from JR Shin-Iizuka Station; 15 minutes by bus from JR Shin-Iizuka Station (take the Fukuhoku Yutaka Line, get off at “JR Shin-Iizuka Station”, take the JR Kyushu Bus bound for “Miyata” for approximately 10 minutes, get off at “Koubukuro Honmachi” bus stop, and walk for 3 minutes). (2) 15 minutes by bus from JR Shin-Iizuka Station (take the Fukuhoku Yutaka Line, get off at “JR Shin-Iizuka Station”, take the Nishitetsu Bus bound for “Kotake Honmachi/Kegachi” or “Akaike Industrial Park” for approximately 10 minutes, get off at “Koubukuro, Former Denemon Ito Residence” bus stop, and walk for 3 minutes).