Ishiguro Residence (Kakunodate)

The Ishiguro Residence is the oldest samurai home in Kakunodate. The Ishiguro were in charge of finances for the domain and the highest ranking retainer to the the Satake. Despite the high rank, the house is fairly modest but does display some subtle points that are significant of an upper class sa

Background

The Ishiguro Residence is the oldest samurai home in Kakunodate. The Ishiguro were in charge of finances for the domain and the highest ranking retainer to the the Satake. Despite the high rank, the house is fairly modest but does display some subtle points that are significant of an upper class samurai such as the style of garden and the blackened fence around the house.

Gallery

House

House

Gate

Gate

Gate

Formal Entrance

Inside the house

Inside the house

Inside the house

House

Inside the house

Pattern above the door to let through light

Light shining through

Garden

Entrance go the warehouses from inside the main house

Warehouse

Warehouse

Warehouse

Ishiguro Residence Profile
English Name	Ishiguro Residence
Japanese Name	石黒家
Year	Early 1800's
Residence Type	Upper Class
Designations	Local Historic Site
Features	Gates, Garden, House
Visitor Information	open 9:00-17:00; 400 yen admission
Website	http://kakunodate-kanko.jp/category/2011/11/ishiguro.html
Location	Semboku, Akita Prefecture
Castle	Kakunodate Castle
Coordinates	39.6012, 140.56168
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