Kachō-no-miya
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The Kachō-no-miya is the imperial branch house (miyake) established in the fourth year of the Keiō era, or 1868, by the twelfth prince of Fushimi-no-miya Kuniie, named Kachō-no-miya Hirotsune. In the thirteenth year of the Taishō era, or 1924, the Kachō family succeeded as a marquis branch kousyaku (the second of the five ranks in the five-rank imperial System, below prince but above count).
Currently, the Kachō-no-miya residence is located in the Tokyo metropolitan area, in the fourth district chome of the Mita area. The remains are located nearby the Kamezuka Children's Park, and is generally accessible to the public.
Additionally, in the fourth year of Shōwa era, or 1929, in Kamakura-shi, Kachou Hironobu established a residence. In the fourth year of Heisei era, or 1996, the city of Kamakura-shi acquired the land, and it is now more popularly known as kyuu-Kachou no Miya Yashiki, or the former residence of Kachō-no-miya. There is an outdoor garden portion that is generally open to the public.
Kwachō-no-miya
The Kwachō-no-miya (or Kachō-no-miya) house was formed by Prince Hirotsune, son of Prince Fushimi Kuniye.
Kacho-no-miya Hirotsune
Kacho-no-miya Hirotsune was born in the fourth year of the Kaei era, or 1851. As the nephew of Emperor Koumei, he was pronounced as an imperial prince.
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