Izushi Karo Yashiki

Background

This house is interesting because it looks like one story on the outside but is actually 2 stories. the second story also has an intentionally short ceiling to make it difficult to use swords inside. In the naming of the residence Karo simply refers to the highest rank of elite samurai in the Edo Period. Karo often served as castellan when the daimyo was away or a karo in Edo would serve as the daimyo's representative or ambassador when he was not in Edo.

Gallery

House

Nagayamon Gate

Rear of the Nagayamon gate

Inside the huge Nagayamon gate

Second floor. It's intentionally made shorter to make it difficult to use swords.

Displays inside the house

Interior

Weapons racks

Izushi Karo Yashiki Profile
English Name	Izushi Karo Yashiki
Japanese Name	出石家老屋敷
Year	Late Edo Period
Residence Type	Upper Class
Features	Gates, House
Visitor Information	open 9:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30); closed Dec 28-Jan 4; 200 yen
Website	http://www.izushi.co.jp/karouyasiki/
Location	Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture
Castle	Izushi Castle
Coordinates	35° 27' 42.73" N, 134° 52' 23.52" E
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Visits	Sept 26, 2013
Added Jcastle	2018

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