Former Imai Family Residence and Mino History Museum

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This is the former residence of the Imai family who were wealthy merchants in what today is Mino City. Originally built in the middle of the Edo Period, it was reportedly expanded in the early Meiji Period. As paper merchants and the head of the village, they were extremely wealthy, and the house was the most splendid in the region. The Meiji Period addition included a three-meter skylight. The courtyard has an elegant suikinkutsu, used to make a special dripping sound, and has been designated as one of the Top 100 Soundscapes of Japan. Mino historic museum is at the back. Its Udatsu Kura has displays on udatsu (old roof ridges) and you can learn about Niwaka (an impromptu comic play) in its Niwaka Kura.

Spot details

Former Imai Family Residence and Mino History Museum

Address: Gifu Pref. Minoshi Izumichou 1883 Map
Area: Chuno Area
Phone: 0575330021
Hours: [Apr.- Sep.]9:00-16:30(Latest entry16:15)
[Oct.- Mar.]9:00-16:00(Latest entry15:45)
Closed: Dec.- Feb. Tuesday, National Public holiday, The next day of Public holidays, 12/29-1/3
*Open if Tuesday is a Public holiday/Closed (except 12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adults (High School Students and above)] 300 yen
[Groups (20 people and above)] 250 yen
[Common ticket with Mino Washi Akari Art Museum]
[Adults (High School Students and above)]]400yen

[Common ticket with Mino Washi Akari Art Museum and Mino Washi no Sato Hall]
[Adults (High School Students and above)]800yen
Parking Lot: Available(20spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Mino-Free WiFi)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Very interesting old residence.

Reviewed : 2022.09.27

Very interesting old residence. Beautiful garden and well kept hidden treasure. Will be back again in the future.
水琴窟が有名

Reviewed : 2023.04.10

水琴窟が日本の音１００選だそうで、それを知らずに入館したところ、係員さんが、水琴窟を試したかどうか確認してくださり、していないと言うと、わざわざやり方等説明してくださいました。昔の豪商の住居はとてもゆったりした作りで、お庭は小さいですがきちんと手入れされていました。
こちらに入館し、鑑賞するのであれば紹介ヒテオ（約8分間、美濃町の町並みと旧今井家住宅を紹介）を最初に視聴する事お薦めします

Reviewed : 2022.08.09

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