Hikobe Family Manor

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Hikobe Family Manor, Samurai residence in Hirosawa-chō, Japan

The manor features multiple structures, including a main residence, gatehouse, retirement quarters, archival storehouse, and granary across 20,000 square meters of land.

The Hikobe Family Manor, constructed in 1561, belonged to Hikobe Nobukatsu, a chief vassal of the Ashikaga shogunate and descendant of Prince Takechi.

The property incorporates traditional Japanese architectural elements, with a hip-and-gable thatched roof and Muromachi-style garden containing ponds and stone bridges.

The manor opens on weekends and public holidays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, requiring reservations for weekday visits, with entry fees of 500 yen.

In 1820, Hikobe Gohei invented black satin at this location, establishing a foundation for textile production in the Kiryu region.

Location: Hirosawa-chō

Inception: 1561

Website: http://hikobeke.jp/

Website: http://hikobeke.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.37356,139.34828

Latest update: March 20, 2025 17:52

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