Watanabe Family Residence
Watanabe Ke Jutaku
The residence of a wealthy merchant who supported the prosperity of the Otaki Clan.Esplora questo luogo
The Watanabe Family Residence is a merchant-style building designated as a National Important Cultural Property, located in Otaki Town, Isumi District, Chiba Prefecture.
Cosa lo rende speciale
Su Watanabe Family Residence
- A rare opportunity to observe the structure of a traditional Japanese machiya up close.
- Experience the typical layout of an Edo-period merchant house within the actual space.
- Observe traditional Japanese residential styles, such as the Shoin-zukuri reception room and earthen floor.
- A highly valuable architectural site as a historical heritage of Chiba Prefecture.
Previsioni meteo
mar
04/08
28°/22°
14%
mer
05/08
28°/22°
30%
gio
06/08
31°/24°
94%
ven
07/08
33°/26°
63%
sab
08/08
33°/26°
61%
dom
09/08
33°/24°
49%
lun
10/08
29°/22°
37%
Consigli
Payment
Please prepare cash for on-site payments.
Language
Please check with the local municipality regarding the availability of English signage or staff support.
Reservations
Please contact the local municipality to see if a reservation is required before your visit.
Clothing
As the building contains earthen floors and tatami areas, we recommend wearing shoes that are easy to remove and clean socks.
Photography
Restrictions on photography inside the building may apply to protect the cultural property. Please follow the instructions on-site.
Accessibility
As a traditional machiya, there are steps and narrow passages. Movement in wheelchairs may be limited in many areas.
Etiquette
As this is a precious cultural property, please observe the site quietly and do not touch the building or its furnishings.