Kyukazama Jyutaku HEISHINDOU — Attraction in Tsuruoka

This was the store and residence of Kazama, a Meiji-era merchant. Built during the Meiji period, it has been preserved as a cultural asset. The family expanded its business by flexibly changing from samurai to kimono merchants and then to banking. The building features stone roof tiles, which are renewed every 20 years. The garden, where the film was also shot, is also beautiful, allowing you to lose track of time and become immersed in...

This was my first visit, and I was amazed by the beautifully maintained environment. Thanks to the female staff's clear and thoughtful explanations, even someone like me who struggles with history found it truly ...

Beautiful place! There was no explanation in English, but the staff was very kind to print out a translation and offer us a visit in Japanese with some English. The renovation work they did on the roof is...