- Yanagawa Ohana | Welcome to Ohana -

Welcome to the Yanagawa Ohana home page. We are delighted to introduce our facilities to Japan and the world through this home page.

The Ohana estate and garden is an important cultural institution that beautifully evokes the refined lifestyle of the samurai class of Japan's Edo period (1603 - 1867), and that of the feudal lords that once governed Yanagawa. Ohana was formerly the home of Yanagawa's ruling Tachibana family. The estate still houses a splendid collection of antiques that have been passed down through successive generations of the Tachibana family, over a period of 400 years. In 1994, the Tono-no-kura building and Ohana folk museum were opened to the public. Some of the museum's collection may be seen below.

Ohana Co., Ltd. has entered a new era, yet continues to charm visitors with its history and grandeur.

Ohana's famous garden, Shotoen, is a nationally designated site of natural beauty. The estate's Western-style Seiyokan Annex was built during the Meiji era (1868 - 1911). Located in picturesque Yanagawa, always an enjoyable place to visit, Ohana has a different mood each season and is loved by visitors from around the country.

Ohana offers a wide range of services, from the delightful accommodations of Shotokan Inn, to large and small banquet rooms and a restaurant popular for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Wedding services available at Ohana range from solemn Shinto ceremonies, to Christian-style ceremonies held in the Seiyokan Annex. Each are bound to leave you with special memories for a lifetime.

Here, we introduce just a few of Ohana's many charming aspects. Why not visit Ohana soon, and experience its wonderful history and special atmosphere for yourself?