Keiunkan Guesthouse

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Historical Hospitality: Classical Meiji-Era Architecture

A historic landmark, showcasing a traditional Japanese guest house dating back to the Meiji era, was originally constructed to host Emperor Meiji’s visit. It stands prominently in front of the Nagahama Railway Museum, formerly known as Nagahama Station. In 1886, news emerged that Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken would disembark in Nagahama during their return trip from Kyoto. Faced with the absence of suitable railway transit facilities upon their arrival, Mr. Asami Matagoro, a prosperous local merchant, promptly invested personal funds to initiate the construction of a temporary lodging facility.

The annual Nagahama Bonbai (Plum Bonsai) Exhibition is held from early January to early March. For current dates, admission fees, and details, please visit the official website:

https://bonbai.jp/

This facility is covered by the Nagahama Excursion Passport >>