Ryukyu prison

The "Exile House" in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, is a building where people who committed crimes during the Edo period were held. It is now open to the public as a museum, displaying the life of the prison at that time and the instruments of punishment. Admission is free, making it a recommended spot for those interested in the history of the Edo period. There are also other tourist spots in the area, such as the Himi Fishing Port Market and Himi Onsenkyo Sotoyu, which you can visit while sightseeing. Access is available by car, taxi, or bus, and it's about a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop. When you visit, enjoy the atmosphere of the Edo period.

"Exile Hut" in Nanatsudaki, Toyama Prefecture is located within a thatched-roof village designated as a World Heritage Site. It is a building where people who committed crimes during the Edo period were detained and is now preserved as a cultural asset. Admission fees are 500 yen for adults and 250 yen for elementary and junior high school students. The museum exhibits the history of the exile hut and the lives of the people detained there. There are also other thatched-roof buildings in the surrounding area, which are of high historical value and popular among tourists. Access is possible by public transportation, but renting a car is convenient for exploring the area. Visitors are required to take off their shoes and photography inside the building is prohibited.

"Ryukei Koya" in Toyama Prefecture is known as a spot enjoyable for children. It's a building where people who committed crimes during the Edo period were detained, and there are exhibits that reproduce the appearance of an old prison. Exhibits such as the torture instruments and tools used by prisoners at the time are on display, and children can visit with great interest. There are also power spots and unusual places in the surrounding area, making it an attractive place for tourists. In addition, until the end of June 2023, the "Toyama Tourism Campaign" is being held, offering discounts such as a 20% reduction in travel expenses.

The "Exile Hut" in Tamukai, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture is located on a cliff of the Shogawa River, isolated from the rest of the world. This building was used as a place of exile for Kaga Domain during the Edo period and is the only remaining folk cultural asset of its kind in Japan. Visitors can tour the building for free and there are exhibits that recreate the lives of the exiled prisoners at that time. It is a recommended tourist spot for history buffs and those interested in cultural assets. Access is convenient by car and there are many natural areas in the surrounding area where you can enjoy activities such as walking and hiking.

Around the Exile House, there are various tourist spots such as Moritera Castle and Awa Castle in Himi City, and Himi Fishing Port Market and Himi Onsen Hot Springs. In the area surrounding the "Exile House" in Taima City Tagami, there are also many thatched-roof villages and power spots that can be enjoyed just by taking a stroll. There are various ways to access the area, such as by car, taxi, or bus. Until the end of June 2023, the "Toyama Tourism Campaign" is being held in Toyama Prefecture, offering discounts such as 20% off travel expenses. Please come and explore the area around the "Exile House"!