Kyū Yagyū-han Karō Yashiki

The Kyū Yagyū-han Karō Yashiki displays traditional Japanese architecture with its wooden structure, paper sliding doors, and carefully arranged interior spaces typical of samurai residences.

Built in 1848, this residence served as home to the chief retainer of the Yagyū clan, a prominent samurai family known for their mastery of swordsmanship.

The museum preserves numerous artifacts and furnishings that demonstrate the daily life, social status, and responsibilities of high-ranking samurai during the Edo period.

The museum, which opened to the public in 1981, maintains regular visiting hours and provides informational materials about the history of the Yagyū clan.

The residence contains original tatami rooms where the chief retainer conducted official business and maintained records of the Yagyū domain's administration.

Location: Yagyū-chō

Inception: 1848

Official opening: November 1, 1981

GPS coordinates: 34.73244,135.95022

Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:05