Activities
Visiting Lafcadio Hearn's Residence
Mandy BartokLearn a little bit about the life of famed novelist Lafcadio Hearn at his restored residence in downtown Kumamoto
Lafcadio Hearn Residence
Lafcadio Hearn was born in Greece in 1850 to a father from Ireland and a mother from Greece. He was a British explorer who came to Japan in the 18th century and became a well-known author who introduced aspects of Japanese culture to the western world .
In addition to his thirty other publications, Hearn was best known for his short story book "" Kwaidan "". His writings have been praised for their authentic views of Meiji-era Japan, unbiased from its Western origins.
He lived in Matsue for about a year of his life and his former residence is now open to the public, along with a museum next door dedicated to his work and person.
Overview
Address
〒860-0801 Kumamoto-shi, Chūō-ku, Anseimachi, 2-6 (Map) (Directions)Hours
9:30 - 16:30 Closed nowOpening Hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:30 - 16:30
Wednesday
9:30 - 16:30
Thursday
9:30 - 16:30
Friday
9:30 - 16:30
Saturday
9:30 - 16:30
Sunday
9:30 - 16:30
Holidays
9:30 - 16:30
Price
Free
Phone Number
+81-(0)96-354-7842General Amenities
- Information Counter
- Free guides/pamphlets
Access
11-minute walk from Kumamoto Transportation Center 10-minute tram ride from Karashimacho Tram stop to Toorichosuji 20-minute tram ride from Kumamoto Station to Toorichosuji 5-minute walk from Toorichosuji to the residence
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