Jutaro Matsumoto Memorial Plaque

ABOUT
THIS
SPOT

Born in 1844 in Tango’s Taiza to a family of farmers, Jutaro Matsumoto grew up to become the founder of the 130th National Bank. He also pioneered 41 companies that were precursors to well known corporations of today such as Asahi Beer, Mainichi Newspaper and the Nankai Electric Railway.

His plaque can be found in Taiza Cemetery Park, not far from his birth home.

OTHER
FACTS

Recommended Experience: Tateiwa Guided Walk

 

Nearby Points of Interest:

 

Restaurants in Tango

 

Statues of Empress Hashiudo and her Son – Sightseeing

Tateiwa Rock – Sightseeing

Byobuiwa Rock – Sightseeing

Onaru Burial Mounds – Historic Sightseeing

 

Takano Shrine – Cultural Sightseeing

Shinmeiyama Burial Mound – Cultural Sightseeing

 

Kyogamisaki Lighthouse – Sightseeing

 

Tango Ancient Village Museum – Cultural Sightseeing

Tenki Tenki Tango – Giftshop

 

Tango Onsen Hashiudo-so – Hot Spring

 

Tateiwa & Nochigahama Beach – Beach & Campsite

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DETAILS

Address
2536 Tangocho Taiza, Kyotango City, Kyoto, 627-0201
Website
https://www.ndl.go.jp/portrait/datas/449/

(Japanese only)