Takako (Maeda family)
Wife of the 12th Maeda lord / mother of Nariyasu
Villa built for her: 1863
Who they were
Takako came from the Takatsukasa family and married Narinaga, the twelfth Maeda lord. Her son Nariyasu had Seisonkaku built for her in 1863. She represents the women of the daimyo household whose domestic life, clothing and possessions are central to the residence’s collections. Her role is distinct from that of the son who commissioned the building.
Seisonkaku Foundation — family and villa history
Connection to the palace
Intended resident; mother of the commissioner: Seisonkaku.
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Short biography checked on 9 October 2026. Dates above distinguish lifespan, office and construction; this is not a complete biography.