Higuchi Residence
Located adjacent to the Sanada Residence and in the middle of the area where other high ranking samurai lived, this residence belonged to one of the more senior samurai. The Higuchi were also one of the wealthiest of the Sanada retainers with 230 koku of rice at the end of the Edo Period. The Higuch
Background
Located adjacent to the Sanada Residence and in the middle of the area where other high ranking samurai lived, this residence belonged to one of the more senior samurai. The Higuchi were also one of the wealthiest of the Sanada retainers with 230 koku of rice at the end of the Edo Period. The Higuchi family connection to the Sanada dates back to when the Higuchi were retainers for the Takeda clan, which is also evidenced in them using a family crest base don the Takeda. On a personal note, I had a splendid time talking with the gentleman who was managing the house that day. We talked 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.
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| Higuchi Residence Profile | |
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| English Name | Higuchi Residence |
| Japanese Name | 旧樋口家住宅 |
| Year | 1765 |
| Residence Type | Upper Class |
| Designations | Registered Tangible Cultural Property |
| Features | Gates, Garden, House, Warehouses |
| Visitor Information | Open 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30); free admission |
| Website | http://www.sanadahoumotsukan.com/facilities/facility.php?n=9 |
| Location | Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture |
| Castle | Matsushiro Castle |
| Coordinates | 36.56277, 138.19726 |
| Matsushiro Castle and nearby Samurai Homes | |
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| Admin | |
| Visits | December 2, 2016 |
| Added Jcastle | 2018 |
