Ryoma's Hiding Place

Ryoma's Hiding Place

Area

Fukuyama / Onomichi

Category

History Educational tour

Sakamoto Ryoma, one of the most famous samurai in Japan, stayed in Tomonoura in 1867. He was a prominent figure in overthrowing the Tokugawa government to put an end to the Edo period (1603 - 1868). When he was cruising around the Seto Inland Sea, his ship sunk near the Tomonoura Area. He then stayed in the port town at shipping agent Masuya Seiemon's house. The house is now known as "Ryoma's Hiding Place", and is open for visitors to explore.

Basic Information

Address

422 Tomo, Tomo-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima

Phone

084-982-3788

Hours

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and National Holidays: 9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Closed

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Fee

General: ¥200
Elementary to high school students: ¥100
Children below elementary school: free

Website

http://www.fukuyama-kanko.com/travel/tourist/detail.php?id=25

Access

FromFukuyama Station

【Fukuyama Sta.】— Tomotetsu Bus / for Tomonoura
→【Tomonoura】— about a 5-minute walk

FromHiroshima Station

① ¥1940
【Hiroshima Sta.】— JR Sanyo Main Line / for Itozaki
→【Itozaki Sta.】— JR Sanyo Main Line / for Okayama
→【Fukuyama Sta.】— Tomotetsu Bus / for Tomonoura
→【Tomonoura】

② ¥4950
【Hiroshima Sta.】— Nozomi Shinkansen / for Tokyo
→【Fukuyama Sta.】— Tomotetsu Bus / for Tomonoura
→【Tomonoura】— about a 5-minute walk

FromHiroshima Airport Station

【Hiroshima Airport Sta.】— Hiroshima Airport Line (Bus) / for Fukyama Station
→【Fukuyama Sta.】— Tomotetsu Bus / for Tomonoura
→【Tomonoura】— about a 5-minute walk