Shiso Kanakuri’s House

Nagomi was the birthplace of Shiso Kanakuri, Japan’s first Olympic athlete.
The house where Shiso was born and raised is still standing, over 200 years after it was built.
Visitors to Shiso Kanakuri’s birthplace can learn about his achievements, including the establishment of the Hakone Ekiden relay race and his work in promoting women’s sports.