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Former Goto family residence

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing SpotsHistory / CultureMuseums

    This is a typical straight-style private house that divides the style of private houses in the Tohoku region into two, along with the curved houses in the south, and is estimated to have been built between the Genroku and Hoei years (1688-1711). (National/Important Cultural Property)
    Reservations are required to tour inside.

    Location
    〒023-1101 Iwayado Mukoyama, Esashi Ward, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture
    Business Hours
    Weekdays from March 20th to November 15th (reservation required)
    10:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00
    Price
    free
    Inquiries
    Contact name: Oshu City Tourism and Products Association Esashi Branch

    Phone number: 0197-35-2111

    FAX number: 0197-35-3476
    Website
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