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Former Residence of the Kihara Family

Early Edo period townhouse located in Shiraichi, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan

The Former Residence of the Kihara Family is an early Edo period machiya (merchant’s townhouse) located in Shiraichi, a town located in the low hills northwest of JR Shiraichi Station. It is known as one of the oldest machiya in Japan.
Built in 1665, it is now designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The Kihara family, which prospered during the Edo period, were known for their involvement in sake brewing and for salt production in Takehara. Today, only the main house, a storehouse, a well, the remains of the sake brewery, and part of the garden remain.

Information

  • Western Toilets

  • Parking

  • Photography Allowed

  • Non-smoking

  • Location

    1046-1 Shiraichi, Takaya-cho, Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture

  • Opening Hours

    April through November: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    December through March: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • Closed Days / Holidays

    Mondays, end of the year/New Year holidays (December 28 to January 5)

  • Contact Information

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  • Budget & Payment Methods

    General admission: ¥150 (¥135 for groups of 20 or more)
    High school students and younger: Free admission
    *Cash only

  • Website / Social Media

    https://www.city.higashihiroshima.lg.jp/soshiki/kyoikuiinkaishogaigakushu/3/11/bunkazai/town/takaya/43657.html

  • Languages

    ■ English-speaking staff
    Unfortunately, we have no English speakers on staff. We apologize for the inconvenience.
    ■ Signage in English
    Unfortunately, there is no signage in English. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • Parking

    Approximately 200 meters south of the Former Residence of the Kihara Family (Shiraichi Tanbo Parking)

  • Access

    ■ Access via public transportation
    Approximately 5 minutes by taxi or 25 minutes on foot from JR Shiraichi Station

    ■ Access by car
    Approximately 10 minutes by car from the Takaya Interchange on the Sanyo Expressway

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