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Nezu Shrine
Nezu Shrine is said to have been established over 1,900 years ago and the Edo-era style architecture is designated as a nationally Important Cultural Property.
Natsume Soseki former residence trace (cat house)
About this sight
This site was the residence of the Japanese novelist Natsumi Soseki for three years after he returned from the UK. During his time here he wrote his maidens work "吾輩は猫である(I am a cat)", and set the stage of the story at this residence.
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