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(Takayama, Gifu, Japan)(Architeture)(Architecture Hunting)2023-10-02
Yoshijima Heritage house
Century-old Kominka mansion and former sake brewery with traditional architecture from the Meiji era
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This old kominka house was the residence of the Yoshijima sake brewing family for generations. It has been designated a nationally Important Cultural Property. A large ball of cedar twigs hangs from the eaves above the entrance, and a noren curtain at the door has the two stripes of the family crest. The inner hall and entrance hall have a high vaulted ceiling, and the main pillar and other woodwork displays splendid craftsmanship. The interior gives you a real feel of its long history, especially in the drawing room where Toko Shinoda's work is on display.
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