Kuriyama Residence

The wooden Kuriyama Residence features traditional architectural elements including sturdy beams, tatami mat flooring, and sliding doors arranged in a classic Japanese layout.

Built in 1607, the Kuriyama Residence stands as the oldest private residence in Nara Prefecture, maintaining its original structural components through four centuries.

The residence received designation as an Important Cultural Property of Japan due to its representation of architectural techniques and residential patterns from the Edo period.

While the exterior of the residence remains visible from surrounding areas, the interior spaces continue to function as a private home for Kuriyama family descendants.

The residence contains original ridge plates that display construction dates, providing direct evidence of its establishment during the early seventeenth century.

Location: Gojō

Inception: 1607

GPS coordinates: 34.35061,135.69539

Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:57