Old Merchant House of the Maruichi Honma Family

Cultural Property

Located in the vicinity of Inabacho's 1 Chome intersection, the Old Merchant House of the Maruichi Honma Family looks like when it was first built in 1902. It started as a kimono fabric warehouse in 1875, and business expanded into the herring fishing industry, the shipping industry, and sake brewing. It became known as the wealthiest merchant house in the region, Teshio-no-kuni. When the Kimono store on the left of the entrance was lost to fire, they refurbished the building with sturdy, fire-resistant wooden-framed stone construction. Visitors can take in the architectural style of the period and view the restored interior, including its valuable furniture. In 2003, the property was certified as a nationally designated Important Cultural Property.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Mashikegunmashikechou Bentenchou 1 Map
Area: Wakkanai Area
Phone: 0164531511
Hours: [Mid-Apr.-Early Nov.]10:00-17:00
Closed: Thursday (July- Aug. is open everyday)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]400yen
[High school student]300yen
[Elementary and junior high school students]200yen
※100yen discount for groups of 10people and above
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Infant friendly: Available