Sakamoto Hanjiro Residence

Background

Samurai House. The residence of the Sakamoto family is the last survivng samurai residence in the castle town of Kurume. It was built starting at the end of the Edo Period, although it was not wholly completed until 1874 (the samurai lost most of their exclusive rights in 1873 and were thereafter known as Shizoku). The Sakamoto had lived on the same plot from at least the 1830s. They served Kurume-han as cavalry officers. The Sakamoto lived in this house until 1909. The home is most famous as the residence of western-style painter Sakamoto Hanjirō. Art by Hanjirō (and his art-world friends who came to stay) can be found in the house, including on the sliding doors. Other interesting features of the house include a trebuchet-like device for drawing well water, and wooden doors which could slide diagonally around the inner corner part of the veranda.

Gallery

Omoya (main residence)

This device is called a shadoof

Kitchen area with earthen floor

This is a bathtub

Thatched roof structure

a well

Under eves, these stones stop rainwater causing mud

These veranda wooden screens can pivot

Sakamoto Residence Profile
English Name	Sakamoto Residence
Japanese Name	坂本武家屋敷
Year	Bakumatsu Period
Residence Type	Middle Class
Designations	Local Historic Site
Features	Garden, House
Visitor Information	10:00 - 17:00 (210 yen)
Website	https://www.city.kurume.fukuoka.jp/1060manabi/2050bunkazai/3040hanjirou/2012-0131-1103-551.html
Location	Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture
Castle	Kurume Castle
Coordinates	33° 19' 11.42" N, 130° 29' 56.62" E
Kurume Castle and nearby Samurai Homes
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