Rinkōkaku, Historical wooden guesthouse in Ōtemachi, Japan
Rinko-kaku combines traditional Japanese design with modern elements across three structures: a main building, an annex, and a tea ceremony room.
The main building was constructed in September 1884 through public donations and the initiative of Gunma Prefecture Governor Motohiko Katori.
The traditional tea ceremony room, completed in November 1884, was crafted by master carpenter Genbei Imai from Kyoto following strict architectural principles.
The facility opens daily from 9:00 to 17:00, except Mondays, and visitors can access it by taking a 10-minute bus ride from JR Maebashi Station.
Emperor Meiji stayed at Rinko-kaku in 1893 during military exercises, establishing its significance as a prestigious governmental guesthouse.
Location: Ōtemachi
Inception: September 1884
Architectural style: modern Japanese-style architecture
Website: https://city.maebashi.gunma.jp/bunka_sports_kanko/7/5/11390.html
GPS coordinates: 36.39562,139.06286
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:41
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