Description
On February 26, 1936, this site was part of an attempted coup d'état unparalleled of in modern Japanese history.
Kofuso is the only location linked to the February 26 Incident outside of Tokyo.
Kofuso was a former property of Itouya, a traditional old Japanese inn, and it is now used to exhibit items related to that period such as items belonging to residents, photos, and newspapers. Guided tours are given by volunteers (reservations are required for weekday tours).
Open on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays
Business hours: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (last entrance at 2:30 p.m.)
Reservations required for weekday visits (please book at least one week in advance)
*We are open on every year on February 26. No reservations required.
Access:
From Yugawara Station, take the bus headed to Okuyugawara or Fudo-Taki for about 12 minutes
We are one minute's walk from the Koen Iriguchi bus stop
Location Information
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- Address
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562-3, Miyakami, Yugawara-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa, 259-0314
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- Nearest Station
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Yugawara Station
･ JR Tokaido Main Line
･ JR Ueno Tokyo Line
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- Hours
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Weekends & Holidays 10:00am - 3:00pm
*Last reception: 2:30 p.m.
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- Budget
- free
Recommended Spots in Area
- Visiting
- Lodgings
