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Tago Family Gate

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Tago Family Gate

旧津和野藩家老多胡家表門

Shimane · Chugoku

The preserved main gate of a former Tsuwano-domain chief retainer's residence, standing on Tono-machi Street.

Why we picked it

A samurai-era gate most visitors photograph without knowing its history.

Crowd level
Popular
Opening hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free. The gate stands on Tonomachi street in Tsuwano and is viewed from the street (見学自由); the interior is not open.
Nearest station
Tsuwano Station · 12 min walk

Today

8:30–18:00Free

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tags

historic gatesamurai heritage

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