Koseki Residence

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Background

This is certainly one of the best samurai homes I've visited. It's also one of the oldest, dating back to 1730. The house, gates and walls were donated to the city by the Koseki family in 1992 and has been restored to it's original form.


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  • House and garden
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  • Inside the house
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  • Gate

  • Koseki Residence Profile
    English Name Koseki Residence
    Japanese Name 旧小関家武家屋敷
    Year 1730
    Residence Type Middle Class
    Designations Prefectural Historic Site
    Features Gates, Garden, House
    Visitor Information open 9am-5pm (closes 4pm Nov.-Mar.), Closed Dec 28-31
    Website https://shiroishi-navi.jp/en/detail/bukeyashiki-samurai-residence/
    Location Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture
    Castle Shiroishi Castle
    Coordinates 38° 0' 17.21" N, 140° 36' 54.11" E
    Shiroishi Castle and nearby Samurai Homes
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    Admin
    Visits May 12, 2018
    Added Jcastle 2018


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    ARTShogun

    54 months ago
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    Nice neighbourhood!