Kusakabe Traditional House — Local services in Takayama

Kusakabe Traditional House is a peaceful and charming place to visit in Takayama. The wooden architecture is beautiful, with big open spaces, warm lighting, and a calming traditional atmosphere. You can walk through the old rooms, see antique furniture and tools, and imagine how life used to be for a wealthy merchant family. It’s not a big museum, but it feels very personal and quiet—perfect for a short, relaxing stop. Great for anyone who enjoys traditional Japanese houses or just wants a break from the busier...

A mostly empty house boasting the highest entry fee next to Disneyland (1500 Yen).

Expected old, Japanese interior but it was primarily filled with loose cables, static noise and AI-generated garbage because of an untalented artist's 4th exhibition in this space. I promise you that this supposed art consisting of Gen AI video, microphone fart noises and ear-piercing static could have been made by anyone.

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The residence belonged to a wealthy family of suppliers , who, among other things, supplied the Tokugawa shogunate. It's two stories tall, with gabled walls, stepped roofs and a double-height hall, supported by sturdy beams and posts. You can see the huge 13-meter-long Japanese red pine beam that supports the ceiling. Popular place, lots of tourists and locals. Easy terrain, easy walking, some stairs. Fee...