Ryoma Sakamoto hid himself during the Irohamaru Incident
Masuya, which has operated as a shipping wholesaler since the Edo period, is where Sakamoto Ryoma and the Kaien-tai stayed for several days negotiating with the Kishu Domain during the "Iroha Maru Incident" in 1867. At the time, Ryoma, whose life was targeted, stayed at Masuya under the name of Saitani Umetaro and hid himself in a hidden room in the attic. The room, which still retains the atmosphere of the end of the Edo period, was opened to the public in April 2011. What was Ryoma thinking there 145 years ago? Feel the spirit of the man who faced negotiations without hesitation, with his eyes fixed on the future of Japan. In addition, at the entrance to the earthen floor, there is Gallery Shop MASUYA, a select shop selling crafts, art goods, and Setouchi souvenirs. (Admission to the gallery is free.)
INFORMATION
- business hours
- 9:00 to 16:30
- Holidays
- Tue / Wed / Thu (temporarily closed)
- price
- Ryoma's hidden room Admission fee / Adult 200 yen, elementary, middle and high school 100 yen. General store / Free admission. * Admission fee is required to visit the hidden room.
- address
- 〒720-0201422 Tomo, Tomomachi, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture
- Phone Number
- 084-982-3788
- Parking notes
- none. If you come by car, please use the four pay parking lots in Tomocho.