2014/02/21
On February 26, 1936, an unprecedented coup occurred in Japanese modern history called “case 2.26″. Then the only spot involved in the coup attempts other than Tokyo was here at “Kofuso Villa” in Yugawara.
To former annex “Kounso” of the prestigious inn Ito-ya, the documents such as the memento and photograph, newspaper at the time are displayed. The institute carry out the facility guidance by the volunteers. (a prior reservation needed for the weekday visit.)
Basic Information
| Name | Koufuso Villa |
|---|---|
| Address | 562-3, Miyakami, Yugawara-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa |
| Business hours | Open Saturdays and Sundays, holidays From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (reception till 2:30 p.m.) for weekdays visit reservation needed (before one week.) ※open on February 26. reservation not necessary |
| Fees | Free |
| Parking lot | — |
| Contact | Reservation for weekdays visit Yugawara-machi Tuorist Volunteer (Yugawara-machi townhall office Regional Policy Division) TEL 0465-63-2111 |
| Getting there | From Yugawara Station, bus for Oku-Yugawara/Fudou-daki to Kouen Iriguchi (entrance of the park, seat-load time approximately 12 minutes), a 1-minute walk from bus stage |
| Website | http://www.yugawara.or.jp/ |
※ Please make sure the info you see is the latest in advance.
