Former Ishibashi Residence, Traditional wooden townhouse at Itami City Museum of Art, History and Culture, Japan.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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