Yoshii Residence

Background

The Seri-gumi Yoshii Residence is probably equally well preserved on a par with the Isojima Residence. The house is private property but the owner does not live in it anymore. When it was protected as a Hikone City Historical Site, a survey of the house showed significant damage so it was faithfully restored as a late Edo Period ashigaru home.

It was open for a special exhibit when I visited in October 2021. The tours were conducted by city volunteers but when I visited the owner happened to drop by and gave a personal tour of the home (including the upstairs storage) and its history. He was very passionate about the history and the house itself so I truly hope it can be made open more regularly in the future.

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Yoshii Residence Profile
English Name	Yoshii Residence
Japanese Name	吉井家住宅
Year	1800s
Residence Type	Ashigaru
Designations	Local Historic Site
Features	Gates, Garden, House
Visitor Information	not open to the public; private property; sometimes open for special occassions
Website	https://www.hikoneshi.com/sightseeing/article/yoshiike-jutaku
Location	Hikone, Shiga Prefecture
Castle	Hikone Castle
Coordinates	35° 16' 7.14" N, 136° 14' 59.89" E
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Visits	October 16, 2021; November 3, 2022
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