Kuchiba Residence

Background

The plaster walls of the home and the ornate tile and plaster walls of the nagayamon gate make it one of the best examples of an original upper class samurai residence. The Nagayamon gate is the largest original nagayamon in Hagi. It houses a guard station, a stable and an extra room. The house also has a great location with the situated right on the river.

Gallery

The main house is on the left and the Front Gate is on the right.

House

Inside the house

Kitchen

House and garden

Omotemon, a Nagayamon type gate

Omotemon

Inside the gate

Kuchiba Residence Profile
English Name	Kuchiba Residence
Japanese Name	口羽家住宅
Year	around 1800
Residence Type	Upper Class
Designations	Important Cultural Property
Features	Gates, Garden, House
Visitor Information	open 9:00-17:00; closed 12/30～1/3、8/13～15; 100 yen admission
Website	http://hagishi.com/search/detail.php?d=100021
Location	Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Castle	Hagi Castle
Coordinates	34° 24' 38.88" N, 131° 23' 0.20" E
Hagi Castle and nearby Samurai Homes
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Visits	Nov. 21, 2014
Added Jcastle	2018

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