Izumi Fumoto Samurai Residences
In Japanese: 出水麓武家屋敷群
A samurai town laid out about 400 years ago on Satsuma's northern border, with a grid of lanes, river-stone walls, hedges and old gates. Some houses are open to visitors.
Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
Nearby
- Izumi Crane Observation Center ≈ 25 min by car
- Sogi Falls ≈ 50 min by car
- Iriki Fumoto Samurai Residences ≈ 1 h 10 min by car
- Kyusendo Cave ≈ 1 h 15 min by car
- Maruike Spring ≈ 1 h 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 5 min by car from JR Izumi Station
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free to walk (some houses charge)
- Good to know
- Ox-cart tours of about 1 km run on weekends and holidays (weekdays by reservation)
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info