Tekizanso

Tekizansou is the former residence of Hiroe Narikiyo, who used the great wealth he acquired from Bajokin-zan（Gold Main）, now located in Yamaga town, Kitsuki City. On the vast grounds overlooking Beppu Bay, a gorgeous residence, replete with a chic sense of modern Japanese style, was built. A magnificent Japanese garden modled after Beppu Bay and Mount Takasaki roles out before you. Construction began in March of 1914 and was completed in January of 1915. The overall cost was recorded as 250,000 yen (equivalent to 700,000,000 to 800,000,000 yen in current values).
"Tekizan" was the pen name of Hiroe Narikiyo, a man who led a life of many ups and downs, and this residence is the culmination of his wishes. After failing at many attempts to operate coal and gold mines, he finally reached success with Bajokin-zan（Gold Main）. Teki, the first Japanese character of the name, is said to have been taken from the word "target", implying that Teki hit the jackpot. This mansion was later renamed "Tekizansou" in praise of his exploits.
Now designated as a facility managed by Hiji Town, diners can savor locally producedJapanese cuisine here. These include Bungo beef and local seafood such as shiroshita karei (local marbled sole fish) and hamo (sea eel) as well as horse mackerel, mackerel and blowfish.
On a 12,000-square meter plot, this residence, measuring approximately 990 square meters, passes on traditional Japanese architectural techniques. Once a gathering place for political and business circles, Tekizansou became famous all over Japan when the third generation owner, Shinsuke Narikiyo, opened it up as a ryotei serving marbled sole fish. Starting from the Imperial Household, many prominent figures came to dine here. In 1991, Tekizasou (and its attached Japanese garden) was designated as a tangible cultural asset of Hiji Town. It also received a designation as a national cultural asset in 2014. With over a century having passed since its construction, Tekizansou still stands as a symbol of Hiji's modern history.