Yoshijima-ke (Yoshijima Heritage House)

Approx. Time: 2 hours
Activity Level: Moderate

A fine traditional house with a different, more intimate style. It is located next to the Kusakabe Mingei-kan Heritage House. Rebuilt in 1908 with absolute fidelity to the older structure it represents the best of local craftsmanship as applied to merchant houses, indeed it may be said to represent the finest qualities of rural Japanese buildings. The lattice work, a characteristic of Takayama houses and influenced by Kyoto, is especially famous, giving a sense of lightness and brightness to contrast with the massive beams and thick walls of the main structure.

Courtesy of Japan Tourism Board.

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