Teradaya
Kyoto Prefecture · Japan
The surrounding Fushimi and Momoyama areas are famous for their sake, and are among the best places in Japan for enjoying sake. There are also many places where you can enjoy sake, such as the Gekkeikan Okura Memorial Hall, as well as shops in the area.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:59
Welcome to Teradaya, a name that resonates through the annals of Japanese history as a site of daring escapes and revolutionary fervor. Located in the Fushimi district of Kyoto, this historic inn stands as a silent witness to the…
Listen in the app2The Front Lobby — Stepping into the Bakumatsu1:44
As we enter the front lobby of Teradaya, the modern world of Kyoto fades away. The interior is characterized by the dark, polished wood of the 'daikoku-bashira' (central pillar) and the low-slung ceilings typical of the Edo…
Listen in the app3The Second Floor — Ryoma's Sanctuary1:35
We have ascended to the second floor, the primary guest area of the inn. The layout consists of several tatami-matted rooms separated by sliding paper doors, or 'fusuma.' This floor was Sakamoto Ryoma’s preferred sanctuary when…
Listen in the app4The Incident Site — Bullet Holes and Sword Marks1:48
This is the most anticipated part of the tour: the specific spot where the 1866 assassination attempt took place. On the night of March 9th, approximately 30 Shogunate officials surrounded the inn. …
Listen in the app5Portraits and Personal Effects — The Human Ryoma1:35
In the rooms adjacent to the incident site, the inn displays a collection of portraits and personal effects related to Ryoma and Oryu. The most famous of these is the iconic photograph of Ryoma standing with one hand tucked into…
Listen in the app6The Courtyard and Garden — A Moment of Repose1:29
We now descend to the small courtyard and garden at the rear of the inn. This space serves as a vital 'breathing room' within the dense structure. …
Listen in the app7The Ryoma Museum — Beyond the Legend1:44
Our final stop within the Teradaya complex is the small museum section dedicated to the broader history of Sakamoto Ryoma and the Fushimi district. Here, you will find detailed timelines of the Bakumatsu period, explanations of…
Listen in the app8Closing1:34
As we step out of Teradaya and back into the sunlight of Fushimi, our journey through the revolutionary past of Japan concludes. We have walked the creaking floorboards of Ryoma’s sanctuary, examined the marks of sword and…
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What is Teradaya?
Teradaya is a place in Kyoto Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Kyoto Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 28 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.9303, 135.7597 |
| Last updated |
