Former Nishikawa Residence, Traditional merchant house in Ōmihachiman, Japan.
The Former Nishikawa Residence includes traditional Japanese architectural elements with tatami mat flooring, sliding doors, and an irori hearth throughout its structure.
Built in 1706 during the Edo period, this residence belonged to Nishikawa Riemon III, who gained success through trading mosquito nets and tatami mat facings.
The residence functions as part of the Omihachiman City Museum, displaying furniture and furnishings that illustrate the daily life of Japanese merchants.
Located at 2 Chome Shin-machi, the residence opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with an entry fee of 300 yen for adults.
The building features an innovative system where diagonal ropes on the earthen floor transform into hoisted doors, demonstrating advanced engineering for its time.
Location: Omihachiman
Inception: 1706
GPS coordinates: 35.13829,136.08898
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:57
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