Sokabe Residence

One of the older samurai homes in Kaminoayama. The entrance has hooks for spears and a place to put swords. It is very samurai-like. On this day unfortunately, it was overcrowded with a school group and I could only walk around the outside.

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One of the older samurai homes in Kaminoayama. The entrance has hooks for spears and a place to put swords. It is very samurai-like. On this day unfortunately, it was overcrowded with a school group and I could only walk around the outside.

Gallery

Sokabe Residence. Open to the public.

Entrance

Home and garden

Side of the home

Sokabe Residence Profile
English Name	Sokabe Residence
Japanese Name	旧曽我部家
Year	1708
Residence Type	Middle Class
Designations	Prefectural Historic Site
Features	Garden, House
Visitor Information	open 9-16:45, closed Wednesday and Dec 18 - Jan 3, free
Website	http://www.city.kaminoyama.yamagata.jp/soshiki/25/buke-yashiki.html
Location	Kaminoyama, Yamagata Prefecture
Castle	Kaminoyama Castle
Coordinates	38.1595, 140.27384
Kaminoyama Castle and nearby Samurai Homes
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Visits	November 2, 2017
Added Jcastle	2018

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