Buyokan

Buyokan is the name given to the samurai residence that was restored in the area of the castle town that was known for raising hunting hawks. The house was moved here from Obikicho area of the town. The nagayamon gate is actually a Taisho Period building but it reflects Edo Period construction techn

Background

Buyokan is the name given to the samurai residence that was restored in the area of the castle town that was known for raising hunting hawks. The house was moved here from Obikicho area of the town. The nagayamon gate is actually a Taisho Period building but it reflects Edo Period construction techniques. In 1999 the house was designated an important cultural property of the city.

Gallery

House

Nagayamon Gate

Gate and house

House

House

House

House

House Interior

House interior

Kitchen

Kitchen

House interior

House interior

House and gate

Nagayamon Gate

Nagayamon Gate

Inside a room of the Nagayamon gate

One wing of the Nagayamon

Nagayamon Gate

Nagayamon Gate

Nagayamon Gate and newer residence

House, gate and walls

Map of the residence

Map of the castle and castle town

Drawing of the house

Buyokan Profile
English Name	Buyokan
Japanese Name	武鷹館
Year	Late Edo Period
Residence Type	Middle Class
Designations	Local Historic Site
Features	Gates, House
Visitor Information	open weekends, holidays, and other days as specified
Website	http://www.city.tatebayashi.gunma.jp/bunka/20 buyo/17 buyo.htm
Location	Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture
Castle	Tatebayashi Castle
Coordinates	36.24642, 139.53818
Tatebayashi Castle and nearby Samurai Homes
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Visits	September 16, 2018
Added Jcastle	2018

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