1-chōme-51 Ōshinmachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0851, Japan
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I love visiting traditional houses and especially for architecture and photography. The neighborhood was calm and silent when the time I visited, not a single local or tourist which made the lane look peaceful.
Inside the house, you leave your footwear outside and step inside to a different world. (Guide is very important to know the history).
The woodwork will make you wonder, why no nails were used.
We walked from one room to another and loved the quiteness and simple beauty.
I want to own a house like this someday.
Some interesting exhibits and chance to see building up close. A bit expensive for the experience as many local shops and eateries give you a glimpse of the old buildings they are located in. Traveled in November so some of the leaves were amazing and elevated experience for me. Stairs very steep and no shoes as expected in parts of space. Go down the street to ember coffee and enjoy the architecture for the price of a coffee.
Considered a National Important Cultural Treasure.
Not much to see inside, honestly, but going with a guide is recommended because she/he will tell you more about the architecture and explain you the way people lived (and some still do) in this kind of homes. It used to be a prosperous sake brewery before being turned into a residence and lastly a tourist attraction.
You have to take your shoes off at the entrance so bring warm socks (we’re in October now); I had thin ones and my feet were freezing.
Really awesome history lesson and very well curated small museum. They had English audio guides too!
Yoshijima Heritage House was built in 1907 by master carpenter Nishida Isaburo. It served as the home of the Yoshijima family, who were prominent sake brewers and moneylenders.
The house is renowned for its exquisite Meiji-era architecture, characterized by intricate wooden joinery and a harmonious blend of functional design and aesthetic beauty. Notably, the structure features large wooden beams and a spacious interior that reflects the wealth and status of its original inhabitants.
Visitors can explore various rooms that showcase traditional Japanese living spaces, including tatami-matted rooms, sliding shoji screens, and an inner courtyard garden.
However, there are few exhibits on display, so considering the admission fee (¥1,500), the overall experience may feel somewhat underwhelming.
