HINJITSUKAN
Built in 1887, facing Futami-ga-ura beach, by an association of devotees of the Ise Grand Shrine, Hinjitsukan was first a rest home for the high-ranking visitors of the shrine. Emperor Taisho even stayed there for three weeks during his childhood. Over the years, the building underwent extensive work to become the majestic building that can be visited today. From 1911 to 1999, Hinjitsukan fell into private hands and was transformed into a prestigious inn. Then in 2003, this establishment was taken over by the non-profit organization, Futamiura Hinjitsukan, to become a museum. Today, aficionados of traditional Japanese architecture can explore the Hinjitsukan and discover its gardens with a warm atmosphere. And because it was designed and built by talented architects, landscapers and craftsmen, who have delicately and elegantly showcased the beauty of the materials used, Hinjituskan has become an important cultural asset of Mie Prefecture. Its architectural and historical value can be felt as soon as you step through the door. It is a delight to walk through the many corridors, to discover the gardens from different angles and to walk on the tatami floor and contemplate the work of the craftsmen. The centrepieces are certainly the large banqueting hall, which has more than 120 tatami, and the goten, the room reserved for important guests, such as the imperial family.
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