Kurosawa Residence

Background

The Kurosawa Residence was originally in the Sannomaru Bailey of Kubota Castle near to the main entrance. Most upper class samurai families lived in this area which also acted as a defense for the castle. The buildings were moved from downtown Akita to a nearby park in 1988 after it was donated to the city. The house dates to the early 1800's and the gate to the mid 1700's. The storehouses are from the side 1800's. The house itself is untouched since the Edo Period, unlike many places that were renovated, added on to or otherwise modified over the years. Unfortunately, it is not well advertised and is somewhat difficult to get to so they suffer from not getting enough visitors. If you're in Akita, it is well worth your time to visit. This is probably the most complete and original upper class samurai residence in Japan and naturally designated as an Important Cultural Property.

Gallery

House

Formal entranceway to the house

Formal entranceway to the house

House and garden

Interior of the house

O-zashiki, main formal room

Second formal room.

O-zashiki, main formal room

Interior of the house

Interior of the house

Interior of the house

Bathroom and toilet

Bath room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen Entrance

Main Gate

Main gate

Doorway in the main gate

Wooden shed on the left

Inside the wooden shed (1860)

Rice storehouse (1830)

Inside the rice storehouse (1830)

Earthen storehouse (1851)

Earthen storehouse (1851)

Kurosawa Residence Profile
English Name	Kurosawa Residence
Japanese Name	黒沢家住宅
Year	early 1800s
Residence Type	Upper Class
Designations	Important Cultural Property
Features	Gates, Garden, House, Warehouses, Stable
Visitor Information	Open 9:30-4:30, 100 yen; closed 12/29-1/3
Website	https://www.city.akita.lg.jp/kanko/kanrenshisetsu/1002685/1009869/1002288.html
Location	Akita, Akita Prefecture
Castle	Kubota Castle
Coordinates	39° 42' 5.00" N, 140° 8' 17.56" E
Kubota Castle and nearby Samurai Homes
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ARTShogun

55 months ago

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Shame it's not still at the castle really. By the way, I'm not saying it should be, because it's a relocated home, but just in case you intended for it to be, Kubota Castle isn't on the map of castles with bukeyashiki.

Also, have you been to the reconstructed Aizu-bukeyashiki? It's like Matsushirojou's Sanada-tei in scale.

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