Former Mikami Family Residence

The Former Mikami Family Residence features traditional Japanese architecture with whitewashed exterior walls, tatami mat flooring, and carefully crafted sliding wooden doors throughout the structure.

Built in 1776 and reconstructed in 1783 after a fire, this residence served as a sake brewery, thread manufacturing facility, and supported a cargo vessel enterprise.

The residence exhibits two distinct entrance types, reflecting the Edo period social hierarchy: one for common visitors and another exclusively for noble guests.

Located at 1850 Kawahara, the residence welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with admission fees of 350 yen for adults and 250 yen for students.

The garden contains a pond inhabited by over 30 turtles, including two large ones named after the residence founder, which respond to visitors clapping their hands.

Location: Miyazu

Website: https://city.miyazu.kyoto.jp/soshiki/17/4811.html

GPS coordinates: 35.53811,135.19106

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:21