Yokota Residence

One of the finest and most complete examples of a samurai home in existence. The Yokota Residence is a typical mid-level samurai home complete with house, warehouses, gardens and more. The stream through the garden is connected to several nearby houses too. In fact, all the samurai homes had a strea

Background

One of the finest and most complete examples of a samurai home in existence. The Yokota Residence is a typical mid-level samurai home complete with house, warehouses, gardens and more. The stream through the garden is connected to several nearby houses too. In fact, all the samurai homes had a stream connected to the main waterway so that they always had fresh water supplied to their gardens. On a personal note, I had a splendid time talking with the gentleman who was managing the house that day about Matsushiro, other samurai homes, and castles in the area. I missed some other sites in Matsushiro for talking too long but it was time well spent.

Gallery

Yokota Residence Gatehouse

Omotemon (front gate), a Nagayamon style gate

Omotemon (front gate), a Nagayamon style gate

Yokota Residence

Yokota Residence

Back side of the residence

Interior

Inside the Yokota Residence

Interior

Kitchen

Inside the Yokota Residence

Bathroom

Back side of the house and garden

Garden of the Yokota Residence

Garden

Small side garden

Map of the Yokota Residence

Storehouse

Storehouse

"retirement house"

Mock building representing the size and location of the stable.

Yokota Residence Profile
English Name	Yokota Residence
Japanese Name	旧横田家住宅
Year	Mid Edo Period
Residence Type
Features
Visitor Information	Opens 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30), closed Dec 29-Jan3; 200 yen
Website	http://www.sanadahoumotsukan.com/facilities/facility.php?n=6
Location	Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
Castle	Matsushiro Castle
Coordinates	36.560906, 138.198886
Matsushiro Castle and nearby Samurai Homes
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