Beautiful and amazing Japanese historical architecture, such as Hexagonal Hall!
Good for a short trip and great to know the footsteps of great Japanese figures, Dr. Tenshin Okakura.
From the website The Ibaraki University Goura Institute of Art and Culture was established in 1955 in response to an offer by Yokoyama Taikan, chairman of the Tenshin Memorial Association, to donate the Tenshin ruins (Tenshin's former residence, Hexagonal Hall, and...
Read moreYou can see some historical monuments with the beautiful view of the sea. Entrance fee is ¥400. Free car park is available even though is not not that much big. View of the sea is mind blowing. Historical garden and old house also looks nice. Down the steps there’s a old building called Rokkakudo, english meaning is Hexagon pagoda. Kind of museum is there with some old stuffs used by the owner of this land. Recommend for take pictures...
Read moreDefinitely worth a visit if you're in the area
A fascinating piece of architecture that is a celebration of Chinese, Indian, and Japanese culture.
The fee to visit is less than $4; consider it a maintenance fee. The original Rokkakudo was actually swept away during the 3/11 tsunami so the current one is a...
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