The Last Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet

Jisaburo Ozawa was born in Takanabe-cho, Miyazaki Prefecture in 1886 as the second son of a former Takanabe feudal retainer. Later to become the last Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet as a Vice Admiral of the Navy, Jisaburo spent his youth studying in his birthplace in the Takanabe area. An American military historian described him as "a masterful admiral with scientific leadership suited to modern warfare," and he was a man of great analytical ability and decisiveness.

150 years of history and exquisitely refined space

This is an old two-story wooden house more than 150 years old, which is also a historical heritage of the area. The beams and pillars have been preserved to give a sense of the atmosphere of those days, and the furnishings are exquisitely refined, preserving the ambiance of the house.

The entrance hall features a soaring ceiling with an open space.

A wall clock ticks away the time in a leisurely manner.

Enjoy a leisurely coffee time at the dining table.

The bathtub is made entirely of hinoki cypress, allowing you to immerse yourself in the soothing Japanese cypress and enjoy a leisurely and relaxing time.

Japanese style "Hinoki-buro"

Enveloped in a fluffy down comforter...

The second floor features both Western-style and Japanese-style bedrooms. There is a SIMMONS semi-double bed and a comfortable Japanese-style futon for the number of guests. The comforter is a high-grade down quilt from Hungary. Please enjoy a good night's sleep enveloped in a fluffy down quilt.

a SIMMONS semi-double bed, in a Western-style bedroom

Takanabe, a Town of History

Known as the "Town of Culture and Education," Takanabe has been a castle town of the Takanabe Domain, producing many remarkable individuals throughout its long history. The most famous of these is Taneshige Akizuki, the 7th lord of the Takanabe Domain. He was the elder brother of Yozan Uesugi and the person whom Yozan respected the most.

To experience such history, you can visit Maizuru Park, located about 700 meters away, where Takanabe Castle once stood. The park offers a glimpse into the town's historical significance. The Takanabe History Museum also exhibits materials related to Jisaburo Ozawa.

For further information on nearby sightseeing in the area, please visit the official tourist website of Takanabe Town (https://takanabe-kankou.com).