Former Ishibashi Residence

The Former Ishibashi Residence is a traditional wooden house that preserves original features of a merchant dwelling, including exposed wooden beams, sliding doors, and conventional room arrangements. The structure shows the typical layout of 19th-century homes with distinct areas for commerce and living.

The house was built during the Meiji period and originally functioned as a general store and family home. It was later incorporated into the museum complex, now demonstrating how merchant families lived during that era.

The residence contains a Japanese garden that demonstrates traditional design principles through careful arrangements of stones and plants. This layout reflects how people historically integrated nature with their living spaces.

The building is easily accessible on foot from Itami Station and offers clear pathways for understanding the room layout. The museum is open daily, allowing enough time to explore all areas of the house.

The former kitchen remains intact, allowing visitors to see the cooking methods and storage techniques used by merchants in previous centuries. These functional spaces reveal everyday life beyond the formal living areas.

Location: Itami

Part of: Itami City Museum of Art, History and Culture

Website: https://itami-im.jp/en/about/okada-ishibashi

GPS coordinates: 34.78202,135.41726

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:44