Koma Family Residence

The Koma Family Residence displays traditional Japanese architectural elements with a hip-and-gable roof, thatched covering, and rooms arranged in a rectangular layout.

Built between 1596 and 1615, this residence belonged to the Shinto priest family who maintained Koma Shrine, receiving national recognition as Important Cultural Property in 1971.

The residence contains five traditional rooms and an earthen floor space, constructed with Japanese cedar pillars, zelkova wood, and pine tree joists.

Visitors can explore the residence during daytime hours, with special access granted during seasonal events like the Oukasai festival in cherry blossom season.

The structure stands without a central pillar, using a network of slender cedar supports to distribute weight across its 7.5 by 5 bay dimensions.

Location: Hidaka

Website: https://komajinja.or.jp/about/#komakejyuutaku

GPS coordinates: 35.89914,139.32244

Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:30