Takada Family Residence

3.5

The Nagamachi Samurai District is a popular tourist destination in Nagamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture; a gate called the Nagaya-mon Gate stands in a corner of the district. The gate is the entrance to the Takada Family Residence; the Takada family were once feudal retainers of the former Kaga Domain who received 550 koku of rice annually. Today, the Nagaya-mon Gate has been restored to its original state and the residence is open to the public. A traditional circular garden built around a central pond stands on the residence’ grounds which is dotted with Japanese red pines and a meandering stream fed by the Onosho Irrigation Channel also flows through the garden. Other highlights include the servants’ quarters, stable, and workshop. The residence is a valuable site which offers visitors a glimpse of the life of a samurai family during Japan’s feudal domain era.

Spot details

Address: Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Nagamachi 2-6-1 Map
Area: Around Nagamachi Area
Phone: 0762633640
Hours: 9:30-17:00
Closed: open everyday (may be closed due to exhibition changes, etc.)
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
※Nagamachi sightseeing parking available nearby
Credit Card: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Underrated insight into Edo-period life

Reviewed : 2019.10.12

The Samurai house nearby was absolutely swamped, while this free attraction was empty. I found it charming and it gave some insights into the life of the lower class (they wore the cast-off clothing...
Historical Site Not To Be Missed

Reviewed : 2018.01.21

My friend and I stumbled upon this place after visiting Casa Nomura Samurai. It has a nice garden and nicely kept. Located in a quiet neighbourhood, the house of Takada Family is surely worth visit...
See how the lower middle class samurai (aka: foot soldiers) lived

Reviewed : 2017.09.03

This home was actually occupied by Takada descendants until the 1990s, but its original character is very well preserved. The family living room has a sunken hearth in the middle of the floor; it...