Komagō Old Traditional House, Traditional Japanese house in Hidaka, Japan
Komagō Old Traditional House is a residential building from the late 1800s that features stone walls, white-painted exterior surfaces, and timber beams joined without metal fasteners. The property includes a main residence, guest quarters, agricultural storage, and two additional storage structures built with the same traditional methods.
The building was constructed during the transition from the late Edo period to early Meiji era, a time of significant change in Japan. The house reflects architectural approaches that survived this period of modernization and transformation.
The house shows how Japanese families lived and organized their daily activities in past centuries. Visitors can observe the way rooms connect and how materials were chosen for both function and durability in a family home.
The property is accessible by public transit and situated in a rural area that invites walking to explore the surroundings. Comfortable shoes are recommended since you will visit multiple buildings and enter rooms with traditional woven mat floors.
The property earned official recognition in 2014 when designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government, securing its preservation methods for future study. This status honors the construction techniques and craftsmanship that remain visible in the building today.
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