Ishitani family residence
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396 Chizu, Yazu District, Tottori 689-1402, Japan
The Ishitani Residence is a family residence in Chizu, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. In the Edo period Chizu flourished as one of Japan's largest shukuba or post stations, the Chizushuku. The Ishitani family, an upper-class family, built a residence in the area.
Duration: 01h30min
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indoor
paid
daytime
traditional
museums
Opening hours
Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesdays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesdays: Closed
Thursdays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fridays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
review(s)
445 review(s)
Nicholas Tan 5 months ago
Entry fee: 600yen Probably the best place to visit in Chizu. Nothing special if I'm being honest. It's just the pond at the back of the residence is the most attractive part about the Ishitani residence.
Elena Ghanem 5 months ago
Old traditional Japanese style house You might need an hour inside to see everything You can also eat at the restaurant of the residence but I think it's bette if you make a reservation first The parking of the residence is 5 minutes walk and there are a lot of cute shops next to the parking
seana magee 2 years ago
It was interesting to learn how much the Ishitani Residence played a big part of the area's past. The home is beautiful and full of surprises, such as the Shinden-shitsu, which is a unique room that houses a shrine indoors, and unique detailing, such as the carved dragons and phoenixes on the wooden panels, not to mention the exquisite pieces of art and collection of ceramics. We also happened to visit when the garden was open to the public and caught the most dramatic fall foliage reflecting off the giant koi pond in the late afternoon sun. A memorable day and a must see for history and art lovers!
Samus Holder of Yabai Gravity Gun 3 years ago
This old residence was owned by the same family for generations. The bedrooms and tea rooms are kept traditionally but with information for visitors. The gardens are impeccably kept by a third-generation gardener. Every room is beautiful. The garden is old enough to have been visited by samurai, and old wood carvings have been preserved for generations. It is a must-visit location.
Marklin Ang 4 years ago
What I heard was that the Ishitani family was the richest family around town who built this residence and flourished the whole Chizu region as one of the largest Shubuka. The place itself is pretty impressive, considering how long it has been around and how proper it has been kempt. As you walk inside, you can hear the floorboards creaking. You will also realise the interior is colder than the exterior, which was puzzling. If you enjoy museum visits, you'd probably enjoy this.