平川家住宅, Traditional residence in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Hirakawa House is a residential building in Fukuoka Prefecture that demonstrates traditional Japanese architectural design. Inside, wooden frames support paper screens, sliding doors open between rooms, and woven straw mats cover the floors throughout the living spaces.
The house was built during the Edo period and reflects how Japanese families organized their homes at that time. The Hirakawa family maintained the building across several generations, keeping it intact through changing times.
The residence functions as a cultural center where local residents gather for traditional ceremonies, seasonal festivals, and community gatherings throughout the year.
Visitors can tour the house on specific days and should check opening times before planning a visit. It is best to wear comfortable shoes since you will need to remove them inside and walk in socks or slip them off when entering different rooms.
The house contains everyday items and furniture from different periods that show how Japanese domestic life changed over centuries. Walking through the rooms, visitors see how households adapted and replaced objects while keeping the building itself unchanged.
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