Kitamae Shipowner Ukon Family Residence

The Kitamae-bune ships were cargo ships that sailed irregularly between Osaka and Hokkaido through the Sea of Japan from the mid-Edo Period to the 1900s, stopping at ports along the way to trade goods. The Ukon Family were one of the major shipowners of the Kitamae-bune from the Tenmei (1780s) to the Kansei (1789-1801) eras in the Edo Period. Following the decline of the Kitamae-bune ships, the family brought in steamships and furthered the modernization of the maritime industry, while also going into the marine insurance industry. They succesfully transitioned their business and later set up the company Nippon Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd., which remains till today. There is a garden on the hill behind the former family residence, where the Seiyokan stands. The two buildings are connected by a walking path, from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Sea of Japan.

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History Japan heritage Japan heritage

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Address

福井県南越前町河野2-15

Access

JR武生駅から福鉄バス河野経由越前海岸行きで32分、河野下車すぐ/北陸自動車道敦賀ICから車で30分/北陸自動車道武生ICから車で30分

Telephone Number

北前船主の館右近家 0778-48-2196

Opening hours

9:00~16:00

Days Closed

Wednesdays, year-end and New Year holidays

利用料金

500 yen

Parking Information

Nearby sightseeing spots

灯りゃんせ

Kono Kitamae Shipowner Street Guided Tour

Ura

History and Culture Center

Echizen Washi Paper Craft Experience

Seaside Park

夫婦岩

Seaside Benten

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