What other travelers are saying about Former Nozaki Family Residence
Former Nozaki Residence is a beautifully preserved historic home that offers a peaceful glimpse into Japan’s merchant past. The traditional architecture and well-kept garden create a calm atmosphere, making it a worthwhile stop for those interested in history and culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
The complex includes the main house, storehouse, tea house, and garden. Displays feature family heirlooms, historical documents, furniture, artworks, and household items illustrating Edo-period merchant life, plus architectural features like thick earthen walls and intricate woodwork.
No. The residence is located in the Kojima area of Kurashiki, not the central historic district, requiring bus or taxi from the station.
The main house includes formal reception rooms, family living quarters, and service areas, each reflecting different aspects of household organization and social function during the Edo period.
Nearby attractions include the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter with its preserved canal district, Washuzan Hill for coastal views, and Seto Ohashi Bridge connecting Honshu and Shikoku.
A grand estate with beautiful, traditional gardens and well-preserved buildings.
The history of the Nozaki family and the salt trade is very interesting, and really compliments a historical tour of Kojima if you also visit the Shimotsui Shipping Agent Museum (むかし下津井回船問屋) where hundreds of years of history all come together, here. Kojima's past connects with other parts of ancient Japan with shipping and trade, so this is another piece of the puzzle if you enjoy discovering history and can experience a part of it in these gardens.
You can also experience style of tea ceremony and try unique sweets similar to what was served here many years ago.
Unique Historical Residence of NOZAKI family, where you can enjoy every detail of the magnific house together with Salt Museum, private collection & tools, sorrounded by beautiful gardens.
Discover the salt Japanese salt industry history in the former residence of the Nozaki family. You can make some salt but you will need to book the activity in advance
