Matsusaka House

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The former residence of a wealthy merchant who operated a variety of prosperous businesses, including salt making and sake brewing. Matsusakatei is located in Takehara City, Hiroshima’s Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, an area where the city’s old townscape is kept preserved. The estate was built at the end of the Edo period and was entirely remodeled in 1879. The structure is notable for its unique architectural design, including wave-like roof and lattice windows. Inside, the building is decorated in the elegant sukiya tea ceremony arbor style, which creates a subdued and soothing atmosphere.

Spot details

Address: Hiroshima Takehara-shi Honmachi 3-9-22 Map
Area: Akinada Tobishima Kaido / Takehara Area
Phone: 0846225474
Hours: 10:00-16:00 (Admission until 15:30)
Closed: Wednesday
Fees: [Admission fee]300yen(Free for ages 18 and under)
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000 yen
[Night] 1-1,000 yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

薪・石炭問屋の住宅

Reviewed : 2023.04.02

竹原駅から徒歩15分ほど。町並み保存地区のメイン通り沿いにある。入館料300円。塩田経営や薪・石炭問屋などを営んでいた商家の住宅。文政年間(1818-1830年)の築で、1879年に現在の姿に改築。訪問時、竹原の町並み保存地区では「たけはら町並み雛めぐり」を開催しており、ここにも昭和の色々な雛人形が展示されていた。
ハートの格子で有名な商家の建物

Reviewed : 2019.07.20

竹原の町並み保存地区にある、古い商家の建物です。建物の前にはハートの模様に彫刻された格子があります。
塩田持ち

Reviewed : 2019.01.31

屋根の形が独特な、塩田で財を成した松阪家のお屋敷である。駅前の観光案内所で１つだけ行くならココとのお勧めであったが、少し残念であった。少し駅寄りのNPOが運営する無料の古民家の方が説明もあり印象は良かった。