About a 10-minute walk from Shibamata Station on the Keisei Kanamachi Line Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Cld.Days
Mondays (open on public holidays), Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
Fee
¥400 for adults, ¥200 for elementary and junior high school students
INFO
Upon entry, please cooperate with temperature checks and hand sanitization at the reception. Mask wearing is requested inside the building. Entrance restrictions may be implemented during peak hours.
Yamamototei is a beautiful modern Japanese-style residence built in the 1920s, located in Shibamata, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo. Currently owned by Katsushika City, it is open to the public.
Originally the home of Einosuke Yamamoto, the former head of a camera parts manufacturing company, Yamamototei underwent several renovations from the late Taisho to early Showa periods. This resulted in a striking fusion of traditional Japanese and Western architectural styles.
The building seamlessly blends traditional elements such as shoin-zukuri style (including tokonoma alcoves, chigai-dana tiered shelves, akari-shoji translucent paper screens, and ranma transoms), a sukiya-style ceiling, and a storehouse with a stone base and white plaster upper walls, with early Showa-era Western influences including a marble mantelpiece, parquet flooring with mosaic patterns, stained-glass windows, and glass pendant lighting.
The shoin garden is a lush, pond-style stroll garden. The pond, artificial hills, and waterfall, all positioned near the veranda, create a calming atmosphere. The spacious garden offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
A visit to Yamamototei offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the wealthy during that era and the evolution of architectural styles. Its proximity to the Tora-san Memorial Museum makes it a perfect addition to any Shibamata sightseeing itinerary.
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