Yukawa Residence
This will easily rate as one of my favorite samurai residences to date. It sits in an idyllic location away from the hustle and bustle of Hagi at the point where the Aibagawa River is diverted off the main Matsumoto River to supply fresh water to the samurai town. The house has water that flows natu
Background
This will easily rate as one of my favorite samurai residences to date. It sits in an idyllic location away from the hustle and bustle of Hagi at the point where the Aibagawa River is diverted off the main Matsumoto River to supply fresh water to the samurai town. The house has water that flows naturally flows from the river through the garden and back out to the river again. There are also 2 unique washing basins built right into the river too. One inside the house kitchen area and one inside the bathhouse. The residence was donated to the city in 1993 by the grandson of the last samurai to inhabit the house. It was restored and designated a City Historic Site.
| Yukawa Residence Profile | |
|---|---|
| English Name | Yukawa Residence |
| Japanese Name | 旧湯川家屋敷 |
| Year | 1800s |
| Residence Type | Middle Class |
| Designations | Local Historic Site |
| Features | Gates, Garden, House, Warehouses |
| Visitor Information | Open 9:00-17:00; 100 yen |
| Website | https://www.hagishi.com/search/detail.php?d=100085 |
| Location | Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Castle | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.39713, 131.41018 |
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| Admin | |
| Visits | March 21, 2024 |
| Added Jcastle | 2025 |
| Contributor | Eric |
