Inakomo Tour: Touring Inabe and Komono's Private Historical Architecture and Enjoying Modern French Cuisine at Onoue Villa
This tour offers special guided tours of privately held historical residences in Inabe and Komono, normally inaccessible to the public. Highlights include visiting the Inagaki Residence, a former Meiji-era sake brewery, and the Oyama no Ie Kato Residence, a late Edo period building under restoration. The tour culminates with a modern French lunch at Onoue Villa, a historic restaurant converted from a Meiji-era notable's home.
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■ Tour Highlights
This tour offers special guided tours of valuable residences that are normally completely private, with explanations from owners or administrators.
Inagaki Residence (Agaki, Inabe City): A magnificent mansion that prospered as a sake brewery during the Meiji era. You will tour the 'Manbo' water channel, still in use today, and two meticulously maintained gardens, guided personally by Mr. Inagaki.
Oyama no Ie Kato Residence (formerly Shigemori Residence): A residence from the late Edo period, currently undergoing restoration using traditional methods. You will view the internal structure that reflects the transition from Meiji to Showa eras and enjoy matcha in a restored space.
Lunch at Onoue Villa: A historic restaurant converted from the home of Meiji-era notable Kensuke Kosuga. Enjoy exquisite modern French cuisine while admiring the vast gardens.
■ Tour Details
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Tour Price: 13,000 yen per adult (includes lunch, admission fees, and transportation)
Number of Participants: 21 people (minimum 14 people to operate)
Itinerary: Komono Michi-no-Eki (departs 9:00) ＝ Inabe Visitor Center ＝ Inagaki Residence ＝ Onoue Villa (lunch) ＝ Oyama no Ie Kato Residence (matcha) ＝ Komono Michi-no-Eki (scheduled arrival 15:40)
■ How to Apply
Applications are accepted by phone, FAX, or email.
Application Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Komono Town Tourism Association
TEL: 059-394-0050 (Reception 9:00-17:00)
FAX: 059-394-0779
Email: makomo@m6.cty-net.ne.jp
