Ohmura Residence

Background

This is the only original upper class samurai residence in Hikone. It was built in the mid 1700s to early 1800s. It has an original house, gate and nagaya preserving the complete picture of a samurai home. Hopefully, it will one day be open to the public.

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Ohmura Residence Profile
English Name	Ohmura Residence
Japanese Name	大村家住宅
Year	mid 1700s to early 1800s
Residence Type	Upper Class
Designations	Local Historic Site
Features	Gates, House
Visitor Information	not open to the public; private property
Website	https://www.hikoneshi.com/sightseeing/article/omurake-jutaku
Location	Hikone, Shiga Prefecture
Castle	Hikone Castle
Coordinates	35° 16' 20.06" N, 136° 15' 33.16" E
Hikone Castle and nearby Samurai Homes
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Visits	November 3, 2022
Added Jcastle	2022
Contributor	Eric