Uchiyama Residence

Background

The Uchiyama-bukeyashiki is a samurai residence located in the castle town of Ôno in Echizen Province. It was inhabited by the descendents of the chief minister of the Ôno Domain, Uchiyama Ryōkyū, and dates to the Bakumatsu Period with additions in the Meiji Period. The use of blue-black earth walls in the interior was, I've noticed, typical of the Meiji Period. The residence is more modern than most bukeyashiki and quite lavish, featuring gardens, multiple storehouses, and an annex built in the Meiji Period. The bukeyashiki was located directly opposite the moat surrounding the castle-mount, giving it primacy of placement. The upper floor of the house has a curved ceiling called Funazoku-tenjō, "Boat-style Ceiling". Throughout there were many interesting kugikakushi (nail coverings). By the way, the bracing beneath the eaves of the storehouses is an example of vernacular architecture used in Echizen.

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Uchiyama Residence Profile
English Name	Uchiyama Residence
Japanese Name	内山武家屋敷
Year	1882
Residence Type	Upper Class
Designations	Important Cultural Property
Features	Gates, Garden, House, Warehouses
Visitor Information	300 yen; 9:00-16:00 weekdays; 9:00-17:00 weekends; closed at year's end
Website	https://www.city.ono.fukui.jp/kosodate/bunka-rekishi/hakubutsukan/shisetsu/uchiyamake/uchiyamake-1.html
Location	Ohno, Fukui Prefecture
Castle	Echizen Ohno Castle
Coordinates	35° 59' 7.87" N, 136° 29' 11.98" E
Echizen Ohno Castle and nearby Samurai Homes
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