Morimoto Residence

The Morimoto Family moved here in 1861, but the house itself has been around since the 1700's and 15 generation have lived here. During the Edo Period the Morimoto served as something like a secretary, traveling with the lord to and from Tokyo on sankin koutai. The Morimoto were well educate

Background

The Morimoto Family moved here in 1861, but the house itself has been around since the 1700's and 15 generation have lived here. During the Edo Period the Morimoto served as something like a secretary, traveling with the lord to and from Tokyo on sankin koutai. The Morimoto were well educated and served as teachers too. The home also featured a well known garden.

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Morimoto Residence

Morimoto Residence Profile
English Name	Morimoto Residence
Japanese Name	森本家
Year	mid 1800's
Residence Type	Upper Class
Designations	Local Historic Site
Features	Garden, House
Visitor Information	private, not open to the public
Website	http://www.city.kaminoyama.yamagata.jp/soshiki/25/buke-yashiki.html
Location	Kaminoyama, Yamagata Prefecture
Castle	Kaminoyama Castle
Coordinates	38.1589, 140.27336
Kaminoyama Castle and nearby Samurai Homes
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