The Residence of the Kitamaebune Shipowner: The Ukon Family
Along National Route 305 stands the "Kitamaebune Shipowner's Residence: The Ukon Family," displaying a magnificent presence that evokes its former glory. The prosperity of the Ukon family, which owned over 30 ships at its peak, is evident in its lavishly appointed Western-style building, alongside its two-story gabled-roof, tile-covered residence in the Kansai style.
The Western-style building is a must-see. Its first floor features a Spanish-style design with a base of cream-colored walls finished with a rough texture. The second floor adopts a chalet-style appearance, using logs as exterior cladding. A distinctive feature is the Spanish tile roof that extends all the way down to cover the projecting sections.
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Museums
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0778-48-2196（The Ukon Family Residence of the Kitamaebune Shipowners）
- Address
- 福井県南越前町河野2-15
- Opening Hours
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Closed
- Wednesday, Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)
- Prices
- Adults: ¥500 Children: ¥300 *Groups receive a 10% discount
- Getting There
- From Happirain Fukui Takefu Station, take the Fukutetsu Bus bound for Echizen Coast via Kono for 32 minutes; get off at Kono and it's right there. 30 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Tsuruga IC. 30 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Takefu IC.
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