Kawara Residence

The Kawara Residence is estimated to be the oldest home among the three in Sakura. The earliest record notes it's existence in 1845. The home was donated to the city in 1987. The inside is opened 4 times a year on national holidays. Check the website for details.

Background

The Kawara Residence is estimated to be the oldest home among the three in Sakura. The earliest record notes it's existence in 1845. The home was donated to the city in 1987. The inside is opened 4 times a year on national holidays. Check the website for details.

Gallery

Home and vegetable garden

Side of the home

Kitchen area

Kitchen area

Thatch roof, called kaya-buki

Interior

Interior

Kawara Residence Profile
English Name	Kawara Residence
Japanese Name	旧河原家住宅
Year	Latter Edo Period
Residence Type	Upper Class
Designations	Registered Tangible Cultural Property, Prefectural Historic Site
Features	House
Visitor Information	Open 9:00-17:00, last entry 16:30; 210 yen admission for all three houses
Website	http://sakuraseeing.city.sakura.lg.jp/en/discover/history03.html
Location	Sakura, Chiba Prefecture
Castle	Sakura Castle
Coordinates	35.71668, 140.22505
Sakura Castle and nearby Samurai Homes
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Visits	March 22, 2008
Added Jcastle	2018

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