Tei-Sei-Ko Memorial Museum

What it is

• A memorial museum in Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture.
• Opened in 2013 to honor Koxinga, a military leader.
• Built on the supposed site of Koxinga's residence.
• Koxinga was born in Hirado on August 27, 1624.

What to see

• Two buildings, one resembling Koxinga's birthplace.
• A Nagi tree, said to be planted by Koxinga.
• A Mazu statue, guardian deity of Chinese ships.
• Koxinga's mother and child statue, completed 2008.
• A replica of Koxinga's portrait is displayed.

When to go

• The Koxinga festival is held on July 14th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.