Autumn trip along the Fruits Line, a visit to this historical building is a must! By train, one minute from the Enzan station. ¥310 p/p entrance fee. A small children’s library is also part of this well preserved landmark.
Large, beautiful old Edo Era house surrounded by other smaller old buildings conveniently located opposite Enzan JR Station. For a small fee you can enter the house and look around, including the loft upstairs which is full of fascinating old objects. If you visit around Hinamatsuri (March 3rd) there is a wonderful display of traditional dolls, and in autumn there are colorful strings of orange persimmons drying everywhere.
You can also hire bicycles here to explore the area more thoroughly.
I've visited here 3 times, and I love this place!
Very beautiful historical buildings. Part of building is public library. Respect locals and follow rules when you take a look and walk around. Parking is available. Some season, they have festivals, it's cool.
Usually museums are closed on Mondays in Japan, but this place is closed on Tuesdays. Needles to say, we made a trip for nothing.
It's an old house with a long history.
You can really feel the history of the place, where people have been working hard to cultivate licorice since the Edo period.
It was very impressive to see so many people working so hard to preserve it. The children's library at the back is also a great place to hang out.
Please be sure to check it out.
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