Morimoto Residence
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The Morimoto Family moved here in 1861, but the house itself has been around since the 1700's and 15 generation have lived here. During the Edo Period the Morimoto served as something like a secretary, traveling with the lord to and from Tokyo on sankin koutai. The Morimoto were well educate
Background
The Morimoto Family moved here in 1861, but the house itself has been around since the 1700's and 15 generation have lived here. During the Edo Period the Morimoto served as something like a secretary, traveling with the lord to and from Tokyo on sankin koutai. The Morimoto were well educated and served as teachers too. The home also featured a well known garden.
| Morimoto Residence Profile | |
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| English Name | Morimoto Residence |
| Japanese Name | 森本家 |
| Year | mid 1800's |
| Residence Type | Upper Class |
| Designations | Local Historic Site |
| Features | Garden, House |
| Visitor Information | private, not open to the public |
| Website | http://www.city.kaminoyama.yamagata.jp/soshiki/25/buke-yashiki.html |
| Location | Kaminoyama, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Castle | Kaminoyama Castle |
| Coordinates | 38.1589, 140.27336 |
| Kaminoyama Castle and nearby Samurai Homes | |
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| Admin | |
| Visits | November 2, 2017 |
| Added Jcastle | 2018 |
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