Old Wakabayashi Family Home
重文若林家住宅One of the few middle-ranking samurai residences left in Eastern Japan
This old samurai house is situated close to the remains of Murakami Castle. It is a classic example of a middle-ranking samurai residence and has been designated as a nationally important cultural property.
The house is a single storied dwelling, known as a magariya because a stable for horses is also attached. The sight of salmon hanging from the eaves of the thatched roof is typical of Murakami, which is famed as a salmon producing region. The layout and allocation of rooms is also very good and there is much to see. There is a traditional hearth in one of the rooms, which suggests that it was used for simple living. There are also times where snow fences are installed in preparation for heavy snowfall.
General Information
| Address | 新潟県村上市三之町7番13号 |
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| Directions | 7 minutes by car from Murakami Station on the JR Uetsu Main Line 5 minutes by car from the Murakami-Senami Onsen Interchange on the Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway |
| Car Park | Yes |
| Opening Times | 9:00-16:30 |
| Prices | Adults 200 yen Elementary to high school students 100 yen |
Contact
| Telephone Number | 0254-52-7840 |
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