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The Takakusa Samurai Inn
Important Cultural Property: The Beauty of White Plaster and Tiles
- Historic
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Waki-honjin Takakusa Residence
A Legacy of Edo Elegance a 300-meter walk east of the main Honjin leads you to the Takakusa Residence.
Once a prestigious inn for high-ranking samurai, this expansive estate features nine buildings designated as National Important Cultural Properties, each preserving the authentic spirit of the Edo period.
Inside, the earthen-floor entrance reveals a touch of historical wit: fire buckets hanging from the ceiling are adorned with the stylized “艸” (grass) motif, the family’s artistic crest. This clever design perfectly blends practical utility with Japanese aesthetic playfulness.
The estate’s five grand storehouses, symbols of the family’s success in finance, are clad in robust Namako-kabe (lattice-patterned walls).
Standing with majestic dignity, they remain a testament to the wealth and architectural beauty of a bygone era.
Basic Information
- Address
- 1981 Yakage, Yakage-cho, Oda-gun, Okayama prefecture
- Phone Number
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- Site
- Official Web Site
- Open Time
- Open: Sat & Sun only 10:00 – 15:00
- Day Off
- Closed: Mon – Fri / New Year period
Please inquire for New Year holiday schedule. - Price
- Adults (High school students and older):
300 yen (Individual) / 250 yen (Group)
Children (Elementary and Junior high students):
150 yen
Group Rates:
Available for groups of 20 or more.
- Access
- By Train: 10-minute walk from Yakage Station (Ibara Railway). By Car: Approx. 1 hour from Okayama Airport.
- Note
- Inquiries:
Board of Education, Yakage Town Hall
Phone: +81 866-82-1080