Former Watsuji Residence Autumn Special Opening (Kamakura)
Japanese title: 旧川喜多邸別邸(旧和辻邸)秋の特別公開
Former Kawakita Annex (Former Watsuji Residence) (Kamakura Sta.)
A late-Edo farmhouse once home to philosopher Tetsuro Watsuji opens for four days, showing kintsugi and lacquer-repaired pottery.
- Dates
- Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday)
- Time
- 10:00–16:00; Nov 3 (Tue, holiday): 10:00–15:00
- Price
- General ¥500, elementary/junior high ¥250 (includes the Koji Yakusho exhibition)
- Venue
- Former Kawakita Annex (Former Watsuji Residence)
- Nearest station
- Kamakura Sta.
Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.
Distance from major stations
- From Kamakura
- 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot
- From Kita-Kamakura
- 1.6 km, about 15 min by train
- From Hase
- 2.1 km, about 15 min by train
- From Hongodai
- 2.9 km, about 15 min by train
Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.
Other events nearby
- Kamakura Museum of National Treasures: Zuisenji 700 YearsKamakura Museum of National Treasures (Kamakura Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 6 min on foot from here · Oct 24 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)
- VIE presents ZEN NIGHT Kamakura (Night Viewing at Kenchoji in Autumn Colors)Kenchoji Temple (Kamakura) (Kita-Kamakura Sta.) · 1.5 km, about 24 min on foot from here · Oct 29 (Thu) – Dec 6 (Sun)
- Treasure Airing & National Treasure Shariden Viewing (Engakuji)Engakuji Temple (Kita-Kamakura) (Kita-Kamakura Sta.) · 1.7 km, about 15 min by train from here · Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 2 (Mon)
- Mandarado Yagura Caves: Autumn Limited OpeningMandarado Yagura (Nagoe Kiridoshi historic site) (Zushi Sta.) · 2.7 km, about 15 min by train from here · Oct 31 (Sat) – Dec 14 (Mon)
- 27th Sakae Ward Festival (Sakae Ward 40th Anniversary)Kanagawa Prefectural Police Academy grounds (Hongodai Sta.) · 3.4 km, about 20 min by train from here · Nov 1 (Sun)
- Yokohama Kanazawa Zoo: 40th Anniversary of the Koalas and Eastern Grey KangaroosYokohama Kanazawa Zoo (Kanazawa-bunko Sta.) · 5.3 km, about 25 min by train from here · Oct 13 (Tue) – Dec 27 (Sun)
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FAQ
- When is Former Watsuji Residence Autumn Special Opening (Kamakura)?
- Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday)
- What are the opening hours of Former Watsuji Residence Autumn Special Opening (Kamakura)?
- 10:00–16:00; Nov 3 (Tue, holiday): 10:00–15:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
- How much does Former Watsuji Residence Autumn Special Opening (Kamakura) cost?
- General ¥500, elementary/junior high ¥250 (includes the Koji Yakusho exhibition)
- Where is Former Watsuji Residence Autumn Special Opening (Kamakura) and what is the nearest station?
- It is held at Former Kawakita Annex (Former Watsuji Residence). The nearest station is Kamakura Sta..
Checked against the official page on October 27, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.