Kono Kitamae Shipowners' Street Guided Tour
The Kitamaebune ships, designated as a Japan Heritage site. Ukon Gonzaemon, one of the five major shipowners of the Hokuriku region. We'll guide you through the history of the Kitamaebune ships, starting with his residence, the Ukon House, and including the Western-style building said to have created employment for the people of Kono after the Great Depression. You'll hear the deeper, more meaningful stories of the Kitamaebune ships—stories you can't grasp just by looking.
- Area
- Tannan
- Preferences
- Accessible by public transportation Rain-friendly
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
- Prices
- Admission Fee: 500 yen Guide Fee: 1 Group (1–9 people): 1,000 yen 1 Group (10 or more people): 1,500 yen
- Parking Space for Large Buses
- 3 units
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