Museum of Kurazukuri, Historic house museum in Kawagoe, Japan
The Museum of Kurazukuri displays traditional Japanese architecture with thick clay walls and fireproof construction methods from the Edo period.
Built in 1893 by tobacco merchant Koyama Bunzō after a great fire, this structure demonstrates the architectural adaptations made for fire protection.
The museum exhibits show merchant life during the Edo period through preserved interiors, traditional machinery, and commercial artifacts from that era.
Located at Saiwaichō 7-9 in Kawagoe, the museum charges 100 yen for adults and 50 yen for university students, with free entry for younger visitors.
The building represents one of the few remaining examples of dozō architecture, featuring multiple wall layers that merchants used to protect their goods.
Location: Kawagoe
Inception: December 1893
Official opening: October 1977
Architectural style: dozō
Website: https://kawagoe.com/kzs
GPS coordinates: 35.92371,139.48285
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:31
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