Sasamori Residence

Background

Sasamori-bukeyashiki (bukeyashiki = samurai home) was built in 1756, and its roof is made from thin wood tiles. It is the oldest surviving samurai residence in the historical Nakamachi area of Hirosaki. The house features a tatami-lined room with an alcove and veranda, placing importance on the value of entertaining guests, an important part of middle-class samurai life in the Edo period.

The building was donated to the municipality by its owner in 1995. It was moved to its current location, nearby the original site, and restored in 2012.

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Sasamori Residence Profile
English Name	Sasamori Residence
Japanese Name	笹森武家屋敷
Year	1756
Residence Type	Middle Class
Designations	Important Cultural Property
Features	House
Visitor Information	From July to Oct. open everyday except Mon. & Thur., and except Aug. 13th; from Nov. to March open Wed. & Thur., except year's end; 10am-4pm
Website	http://www.city.hirosaki.aomori.jp/gaiyou/bunkazai/kuni/2016-1124-1331-74.html
Location	Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture
Castle	Hirosaki Castle
Coordinates	40° 36' 47.88" N, 140° 27' 57.49" E
Hirosaki Castle and nearby Samurai Homes
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