Concept
A journey to encounter 'the family history of an old Daimyo family'
Feel the history that, never ceasing, still breathes here.
This is the only place in Japan where you can stay at the residence of a daimyo family
that has been around for 400 years and experience it as it was at that time.
*Daimyo: Japanese feudal lord or a samurai who controls many territories and subordinates
Tachibana family
The Tachibana family was born as a daimyo family in the beautiful waterside district of Yanagawa.
While the daimyo system has disappeared and many other daimyo families have left the area they ruled, the Tachibana family still continues to make efforts for the development of the area
even after about 400 years have passed since the first generation.
The 17th generation owner of the orchard, the 18th generation who continues to protect and operate the villa as a restaurant inn, and the chief priest of the shrine.
Would you like to meet and talk to these people?
Message of 18th generation of Tachibana family
Chizuka Tachibana
I would like to connect what the Tachibana family has spun over the previous 400 years,
starting with the first Yanagawa feudal lord, to 100 years in the future.
This is a special plan born from such feelings. Our descendants will guide you through the living history that can only be found here. Please talk to us in person!
Stay
Built as the villa of the Yanagawa feudal lord to spend time with his family, this area has affectionately been nicknamed 'Ohana' by the people of Yanagawa and has been popular for many years.
In the graceful Japanese garden called Shotoen, where Japanese black pine trees flourish, waterfowl play and heal the hearts of visitors.
*Accommodation will be at the hotel (Japanese-style room) in the annex.
Cuisine
A moment to feel the local culture and the 'feelings' of the creator.
The Ariake Sea, a rich sea created by the highest tidal range in Japan, and the fertile Chikugo Plain. Yanagawa is a land that has been blessed with abundant ingredients from ancient times due to its natural environment.
The Tachibana family also benefited from this, and because it was a prosperous area without conflict, they were able to spin an uninterrupted history spanning 400 years.
Enjoy the collaboration of ingredients rooted in Yanagawa in the pure Japanese style food as well as the Japanese-Western eclectic dishes.
Experience
Experience the culture nurtured by the Tachibana family.
Noh
Noh is an official event that has been developed to show the identity of the daimyo family. We will prepare this event especially for you.
Shrine
Worship at Mihashira Shrine.
The chief priest, 18th generation of the Tachibana family, prays for the safety of the trip.
Lounge
Talk with the 18th generation in the Japanese lounge.
Enjoy a special drink while gazing at the beautiful night garden that the feudal lord loved.
An Encounter with 17th Generation Mr. Tamio
An encounter with 17th generation Mr. Tamio Tachibana who protects and operates the Count's orchard
Please enjoy talking with the 17th generation who took over the orchard that gave birth to the history of Japanese citrus fruits.
His grandfather laid the foundation for the development of modern Japanese agriculture.
Breakfast by Boat
Have breakfast on a boat that is rowed by a boatman.
Making Japanese Sparkler Fireworks
In this area where the craftsmen who originally made gunpowder for the Yanagawa feudal clan lived, you can experience making Japanese sparkler fireworks at the factory that still makes them to this day.
Currently, there are only about 4 factories in Japan that make these historic sparklers so they are extremely valuable.
*You can experience this after checking out on
DAY 3.
Japanese Sword Experience
By inviting a specialized swordsmith of the Yanagawa feudal clan to Ohana, you can personally enjoy the sensation of holding a real Japanese sword, appreciate Hamon (tempering line), and observe a trial performance.
*You can experience this after checking out on DAY 3.
Schedule
Tour Itinerary
DAY1 Welcome to “Ohana”
＊Pick-up service is available from Fukuoka Area upon request. (Extra charge.)
・Greeting with Ohana staff at Mihashira Shrine (1pm)
・Worship at Mihashira Shrine
Boat riding on canals
・Ohana check-in by boat (3:30pm)
・Welcome drink of Yame Tea (Highest grade Japanese green tea)
・Guided tour inside Ohana buildings
・Full-course Japanese dinner
・Special drink while gazing at the beautiful night garden and chatting with the 18th generation
DAY 2 Learning the Unique Culture of the Tachibana Family
・Morning: Breakfast in a private roomlooking at the Japanese garden
・Count's orchard guided by the 17th generation
・Lunch at the orchard’s outdoor garden
・Tachibana Museum
・Watch Noh play on a special stage
・Dinner at the Meiji era dining room.
DAY 3 Exquisite Breakfast to Conclude the Trip
・Breakfast on a boat
・Talk with the 18th generation while looking at the entire cultural assets
・Check-out (11am)
Access
By Airplane
By Train
By Car
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