Meguro Residence

The Meguro Residence exhibits wooden beams, tatami flooring, and sliding doors characteristic of historical Japanese residential architecture from the late 18th century.

Built in 1797, this residence belonged to the Meguro clan, who transformed from samurai warriors into wealthy farmers managing fifteen villages in the region.

The residence includes a traditional Japanese hearth called irori, which served as both a cooking area and gathering space for family activities.

Visitors can access both the residence and the adjacent folk culture museum for 300 yen, with guided tours explaining architectural features and daily life.

The building incorporates a specialized window functioning as a chimney, alongside a straw roof engineered to withstand the heavy winter snowfall of Niigata prefecture.

Location: Uonuma

Inception: October 24, 1797

Website: https://city.uonuma.lg.jp/site/megurotei

GPS coordinates: 37.32156,139.01550

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:01