Old House of the Bando Family, Traditional kominka museum in Katayanagi, Japan
The Old House of the Bando Family is a traditional farmhouse with thick wooden beams, tatami mat flooring, and a large thatched roof covering multiple rooms. The building displays typical craftsmanship from an earlier period.
The house dates from the Edo period and belonged to the Bando family, who played an important role in the agricultural development of the Minuma region. The building survived decades of changes and modernization.
The rooms contain furniture and household objects that show how farm families lived and worked in their daily lives. You can see how spaces were organized for both domestic tasks and family activities.
The house is open for viewing throughout the year with stable pathways and level access to the main rooms. The location in Minuma Ward is accessible by public transportation and easy to find.
The wooden structure connects beams and frames without nails, allowing the building to flex during earthquakes. This ancient building technique demonstrates craftsmanship solutions for the specific challenges of Japanese geography.
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