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{{Samurai Homes
|Castle=Ashimori Jin'ya
|English Name=Ashimori Karou Yashiki (Sugihara Residence)
|Japanese Name=足守藩家老屋敷・旧足守藩侍屋敷
|Year=Edo Period
|Residence Type=Upper Class
|Samurai Residence Designations=Important Cultural Property, Prefectural Historic Site
|Samurai Residence Features=Gates, Garden, House, Warehouses
|Visitor Information=9:30-4:30; free
|Website=https://www.city.okayama.jp/shisei/0000005145.html
|City=Okayama
|Prefecture=Okayama Prefecture
|Background=Although small, this dwelling is quite ornate for its size, with a large genkan (entrance parlour). It belonged to the karō (chief retainer) of Ashimori Domain, a heriditary position held by the Sugihara family who were related to the ruling Kinoshita Clan. It is known locally simply as ‘samurai-yashiki’. It is remarkably preserved, and is surrounded by persimmon trees. In addition to the main residence there is a nagayamon (rowhouse-gate) and kura (storehouses). The nagayamon hosts a cosy tea room.
|GPSLocation=34.72899, 133.8018
|AddedJcastle=2022
|Contributor=ART
}}