Former Residence
Architectural Features
Japanese-Style
Porch(genken)
Traditional Japanese entryway areas for a house
Tatami room(zashiki)
A traditional Japanese room with tatami and cushions
Bathroom(ofuro)
A Japanese style room for people to taking a bath
Maid's room
A room for a servant to take a rest
Storeroom
A place or a space where things are stored
Toilet(benjo)
A Japanese style washroom or a polite term for lavatory
Onigawara tile
One of the unique characteristics lies in the roof tiles at the ends of the main roof ridge － onigawara tiles. Literally translated as "orge tile", onigawara tile ornaments decipt a fearsome beast, which funtions to ward off evil and to mystically protect the house.