Birthplace of Ito Sachio

Flow of the course

About this spot

The house where the poet Ito Sachio, known for the novel The Grave of the Wild Chrysanthemum, was born and raised has been preserved in a form that conveys its original appearance. The earthen floor, the pillars and the low ceilings give a concrete sense of how Meiji-era farming families lived. At the adjacent Sanmu City Museum of History and Folklore (山武市歴史民俗資料館), tools and materials from this area are on display, so you can learn the background to the way of life you felt in the house. Rather than difficult talk about literature, the physical sense of how houses used to be stays with children far longer. Because it is indoors, it also serves as a refuge during the hours when the sun is strongest.

Tips

Opening days and hours are fixed, so check the Sanmu City information before you go. The building is old and wooden, so tell children the rules in advance: no running, no climbing on the pillars. After the visit, the plan assumes driving to Sanbu-no-Mori Park. If you are having lunch at the park, it is reassuring to finish your shopping before this stop.

Best time to visit

About 50 minutes. Spending the late morning indoors, before the sun grows strong, is comfortable

Access & map

〒289-1324 千葉県山武市殿台