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Chikuhei Nakajima House Ōta-shi Local Community Center

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👍👍 If you are interested not only in the Zero Fighter, but also in the Japanese aircraft industry, and if you are interested in architecture, you should definitely go and see it! This is a mansion built by Chikuhei Nakajima, the founder of Nakajima Aircraft, for his parents! (His own room is also on th... People often mention Nakajima, built, Aircraft, residence, mansion, building, founder,


Address

1417 Oshikiricho, Ota, Gunma 370-0405, Japan

Website

www.city.ota.gunma.jp

Contact

+81 276-52-2235

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (100 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Monday: Closed

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  • 5/5 清水株雄 4 years ago on Google • 961 reviews
    It's a wonderful mansion. The building is 100 years old and apparently was confiscated by GHQ after the war❗️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 向井早人 4 years ago on Google • 80 reviews
    If you are interested not only in the Zero Fighter, but also in the Japanese aircraft industry, and if you are interested in architecture, you should definitely go and see it! This is a mansion built by Chikuhei Nakajima, the founder of Nakajima Aircraft, for his parents! (His own room is also on the 2nd floor.) I'm sure it's a building from the early Showa era, but there is a driveway. There is an entrance, a fireplace and a fake electric stove, and the most surprising thing is a Western-style flush toilet. (I think it was built in 1930?) You can only see a part of it, but it's free, so I highly recommend it! I think it will be renovated someday, but I think it is very valuable to see it in its current state. I heard from an official from Ota City that the building was requisitioned by the American military after the defeat in World War II, and that the floor was badly damaged because American soldiers walked on it in their shoes. Although American soldiers were from a victorious country, they also committed sins. (Maybe this is what it means to lose a war...) However, since the construction technology was good, I didn't feel it caused much damage. In the past, he may have proudly viewed the aircraft he built in his factory from this house. (The Tone River flows in front of this mansion, and apparently there was an airfield between it and the riverbed.) If Nakajima Aircraft still existed today, what kind of passenger aircraft would have been created? The wind rises... By the way, if you use Carrozzeria's car navigation system, it will display "Nakajima House".
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 さいたまの旦那 5 months ago on Google • 391 reviews
    I toured the former Nakajima family residence, the residence built by Chikuhei Nakajima, the founder of Nakajima Aircraft (currently SUBARU), for his parents. I was simply impressed by the splendor of modern Japanese architecture that was built about 100 years ago. I heard that they built a septic tank and used flush toilets, and that in those days they didn't plant tall trees in the garden on the south side so that they could watch airplane test flights from the drawing room. There is no admission fee, so please come by touring or driving.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Yoshinori M. 4 years ago on Google
    (国指定重要文化財) 建物の一部(車寄部)が地域交流センターとして公開されています。見学無料。 利根川の左岸からほど近い、太田市押切町のほぼ田園地帯の一角にあります。
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 まねきね子 3 years ago on Google • 270 reviews
    The site area is vast. Also, I think it's wonderful that the mansion is surrounded by large trees, but aren't they being taken care of? . (I think it's open as it is now?) There is a toilet in the parking lot, but it is locked and cannot be used outside of opening hours.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 和田成史 2 years ago on Google • 198 reviews
    Found a mansion with the “Fuji family crest”!! ️This is the private residence of the founder of Nakajima Aircraft, but it is also an amazing residence that was designed to accommodate guests. Although the overall architectural style is Japanese, the interior of the reception hall and reception room is Western-style, with a magnificent fireplace, herringbone hallway, stained glass lighting, and a chandelier with a family crest on it. It has become a western-style building. Once again, the guest room is completely Japanese-style, and has the appearance of a castle palace, with coffered ceilings, an alcove, and painted sliding doors, making it the kind of mansion that would be able to welcome even the Emperor. ️ It is an amazing cultural property that clearly shows the history of being one of the first to create cutting-edge industries and driving society through diplomacy. It might be a good idea to have some fun with Demon Slayer and the wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 時雨堂 2 years ago on Google • 913 reviews
    This is the residence of the founder of Nakajima Aircraft, the predecessor of Subaru Motors. Unfortunately, it is poorly preserved. I would like to see more proper management.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 石井隆之 1 year ago on Google • 134 reviews
    Chikuhei Nakajima's house It is a nationally designated important cultural property, and the building spreads out on a site of 10,000 square meters is amazing. Please take a look.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 たこふらい太郎(たこふらい) 7 years ago on Google • 308 reviews
    This house was built by the president of Nakajima Aircraft. It was built by a person from the Imperial Household Agency and is a splendid building comparable to an imperial residence.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yuki F. 5 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    It's a magnificent mansion that you can't believe was built before the war. However, if you look closely, there are many areas where damage is noticeable. Since it is still the home of the founder of Nakajima Aircraft, the roots of Subaru, which has close ties to Ota, I would really like it to be restored in a beautiful manner.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 鎌田顕治 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is the house of the founder of the current Subaru. It is wonderful. In particular, the grass was fluffy and felt like nothing I had ever experienced before. Moreover, admission was free. (Original) 現スバルの創設者の家屋です。素晴らしいですね。特に芝生が、フワフワで経験したことがない感触でした。しかも、入館料が無料でした。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ガンモ 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Founder of Nakajima Aircraft. A great person. First of all, it is a masterpiece from the outer circumference and appearance !! Family crest, falling wisteria. There was a family crest on the roof tile, but none of them are out of alignment !! The garden is also a masterpiece. Beautifully maintained turf. Huge cedar. Swallows flying there. You look feels good. Tour inside ... Making that does not seem to be in the early Showa period. Reception room, electric stove ... I've never seen the guesthouse. It was similar to what is often broadcast on TV. The roof where my husband said to make the craftsman cry. No matter where you look I yearn for you 😄 (Original) 中島飛行機の創業者。 凄い偉大な方。 まず、外周り、外観から圧巻!! 家紋、下がり藤。屋根瓦にも、家紋がありましたが、どれひとつとして、ずれているのがない!! 庭も圧巻。キレイに手入れされている芝。 でっかいヒマラヤ杉。 そこを飛び交うツバメ。 気持ちよさそう。 中を見学... 昭和初期とは思えない作り。 応接室、電気ストーブ... 迎賓館、見たことないけど。テレビでよく放送されている感じに似ていた。 職人泣かせと、旦那がいっていた、屋根。 どこを見ても、口空いたきり... 憧れるなぁ😄

  • 3/5 おてるん 10 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    I am looking forward to the renovation of the former Nakajima residence❗ Near the former Nakajima residence Equipped with a restaurant I think it would be nice to have a tourist product store. In collaboration with Kumagaya City, Selling and providing products from Ota Kumagaya I think it's better to do so. surrounding I think we can expect it to revitalize tourism.


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