Tenshin Okakura, a pioneer of Japanese modern art, moved to Izura in Kitaibaraki where he built Rokkakudo and is said to use this place to absorb himself in contemplation. Tenshin lived here for about 10 years, spending his winters at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and his summers here in Kitaibaraki, making it his base for international art activities. Rokkakudo is built on the cape of the Izura coast and appears to be floating on the waves. The gentle sea and green pine trees make it look like something out of a Japanese painting, making it a popular spot for foreign tourists.
All but the base of Rokkakudo was washed away by the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011. However, thanks to swift restoration work, Rokkakudo was restored to its original state in April of the following year (2012).

Sightseeing spots in Ibaraki

Information

Address

727-2 Otsu-cho, Kitaibaraki-shi, Ibaraki Pref.

Access

Approx. 10 min. by car from JR Otsuko Station

Phone Number

+81-293-46-0766

Visiting & Facilities

Admission: 400 yen
Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday)
*Please check the open day calendar.
http://rokkakudo.izura.ibaraki.ac.jp/access

Rokkakudo is illuminated from sunset to 21:00.

Parking Lot

Available

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/bhgNYtnRZDVnY4vG7