Chat: Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors SoraNews
A: Hey there, have you heard about the old Maekawa Residence in Mibu, Kyoto?
B: No, what's new there?
A: Well, it's going to open its doors for everyone soon! It was once a secret place with connections to the Shinsengumi and some pretty intense stories.
B: The Shinsengumi? Those are the samurai warriors, right?
A: Yes! And this house has seen quite a bit of action from them. There are sword marks left behind in wood from their battles, and it's where General Commander Yamanami Keisuke committed seppuku.
B: Wow, that's wild! I didn't know the Maekawa residence was connected to the Shinsengumi.
A: Yeah, it's amazing when you think about samurai warriors walking around this place and living here. Even now, the current owner, Hitoshi Tano, lives there.
B: That's crazy! I can't wait to go check it out. It must be like stepping back in time.
A: Totally! And they're even planning on opening up the interior for regular visits soon. Can't wait to see more of its secrets!
B: No, what's new there?
A: Well, it's going to open its doors for everyone soon! It was once a secret place with connections to the Shinsengumi and some pretty intense stories.
B: The Shinsengumi? Those are the samurai warriors, right?
A: Yes! And this house has seen quite a bit of action from them. There are sword marks left behind in wood from their battles, and it's where General Commander Yamanami Keisuke committed seppuku.
B: Wow, that's wild! I didn't know the Maekawa residence was connected to the Shinsengumi.
A: Yeah, it's amazing when you think about samurai warriors walking around this place and living here. Even now, the current owner, Hitoshi Tano, lives there.
B: That's crazy! I can't wait to go check it out. It must be like stepping back in time.
A: Totally! And they're even planning on opening up the interior for regular visits soon. Can't wait to see more of its secrets!
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Maekawa Residence in Mibu, Kyoto, linked to Shinsengumi, set to open doors. Known for sword marks from battles and General Commander Yamanami Keisuke's seppuku. Connected to samurai warriors, still inhabited by current owner Hitoshi Tano. Plans for interior visits soon, revealing more of its
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ID: 46b2b07c-4f42-478c-8546-73f9621625bd
Category ID: conversation_summary
Date: Dec. 12, 2025
Notes: SoraNews24 Chat - 2025-12-12 05:00
Created: 2025/12/12 17:44
Updated: 2025/12/12 20:02
Last Read: 2025/12/12 20:02