Former Kasai Family Residence

The Former Kasai Family Residence is a farmhouse with a wide hallway and wooden walls built in the mid-18th century. One-third of the house is taken up by a "maya," a unique feature of the region where horse breeding was important. You can also see the distinctive architectural style that retains old elements in various places. Why not take a trip back in time to the life of a farmer at that time? You can experience it for 102 yen for adults and 51 yen for children!

The charm of the Former Kasai Family Residence lies in the "Maya" located on the north side. This is a unique architectural style specific to the region, where horse breeding was prosperous, and it occupies one-third of the entire structure. The beam structure in this area differs from the residential area. Additionally, there are old-fashioned elements such as pillars without foundation and pillars lined up in the "Maya," creating a beautiful scenery in combination with the snowscape. While conveying the historical value that continues from the late Edo period to the present, its deep characteristics offer visitors to Towada City a new discovery as a tourist spot.

The Former Kasai Family Residence is a direct house of the late 18th century with a historical value of different beam structures. As a characteristic feature, the different beam structures remaining in the "maya" part tell the story of the local horse breeding culture. In addition, the main structural parts of the pillars erected without a foundation and finished with Chona are also attractive. This mixed architectural style can be considered a valuable cultural heritage. Once you visit, you're sure to be impressed by its depth!

The Former Kasai Family Residence is a unique structure of a mid-18th century hall-type wooden farmhouse, with the local "maya" style, which was popular in an area known for horse breeding, taking up one-third of the space. In addition, the beautiful main structural parts finished with chona and the pillars erected without a foundation reflect the building techniques of the time, and it has been recognized as an important cultural property of the country. Why not visit this historically valuable building?

The Former Kasai Family Residence is a unique farmhouse built in the mid-18th century with a spacious hall-type board wall and a local characteristic "maya" that accounts for one-third of the structure, as horse breeding was thriving in the area. In addition, the beautiful main structural parts finished with chouna and the pillars erected without a foundation reflect the building techniques of the time, and it has been recognized as a national important cultural property. Why not visit this historically valuable building?