Nomura family Samurai Residence Garden Viewing

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Nomura family Samurai Residence Garden Viewing

Samurai residences are time tunnels back to the samurai era.

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In the "Nagamachi Bukeyashiki Ato," where stone pavements and earthen walls are still visible, the remains of residences where the samurai of the Kaga domain lived still remain. The Nomura family, located in the corner of the samurai residences, is the former samurai residence of Nomura Denbei Nobusada, a vassal of the Kaga domain lord Maeda Toshiie. The Nomura family, who were 1200 koku in rank, were classified as middle-ranking warriors in the Kaga domain. They held such positions as head of the Umamawarishu (mounted warriors), who guarded the horses mounted by the lord, and magistrate, the administrative position in the domain.

In the garden, variously shaped Toro(lanterns) and Ishibashi(stone bridges) are skillfully placed to give the garden the appearance of a samurai's garden. The living space features the "shoin-zukuri" style, typical of samurai residences. The rooms were arranged on different levels, with the higher level rooms being called "Jodan-no-ma" or "Ekken-no-ma" The differentiation of ranks according to the seating is another characteristic of samurai residences. The residence remains tranquil, making it hard to believe that it is located near a downtown area, as if one is in the mountains, and one feels as if one had slipped back in time to the days when samurai warriors lived in the house.

You can enjoy matcha green tea and dried sweets in the tea room on the second floor. The Nomura-ke residence was awarded two stars in the 2009 "Michelin Green Guide Japan”, which rates tourist attractions in Japan. Its garden was ranked third in the rankings of Japanese gardens by "The Journal of Japanese Gardening”, an American garden magazine. The garden continues to receive high acclaim.

Highlights

  • The living space features the "Shoin-zukuri" style, typical of samurai residences.
  • You can enjoy matcha green tea and dried sweets in the tea room on the second floor.
  • The Nomura-ke residence was ranked third in the rankings of Japanese gardens by "The Journal of Japanese Gardening”, a highly acclaimed American gardening magazine.

Photos

  • Armor and swords inherited from the Nomura family are also on display.

    Armor and swords inherited from the Nomura family are also on display.

  • A prestigious garden with skillfully placed Toro(lanterns) and Ishibashi(stone bridges)

    A prestigious garden with skillfully placed Toro(lanterns) and Ishibashi(stone bridges)

  • Kyokusui(meandering stream), close to the Nure’en (an open veranda), is one of the highlights of the garden 

    Kyokusui(meandering stream), close to the Nure’en (an open veranda), is one of the highlights of the garden 

  • The tea room is as quiet as if you were in the mountains.

    The tea room is as quiet as if you were in the mountains.

  • The "Shoin-zukuri" tatami room is typical of samurai residences.

    The "Shoin-zukuri" tatami room is typical of samurai residences.

Reviews

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  • Kevin Huang

    建築物的內部可以看到有總檜製作的格子狀天花板哦、還可以見到前田家御用繪師出品的襖繪作品~令人感動不已🥹

Details

Name in Japanese
武家屋敷跡 野村家 庭園鑑賞
Postal Code
920-0865
Address
1-3-32 Nagamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa
Telephone
076-221-3553
Holiday
December 26 and 27, January 1 and 2
Hours
8:30am-5:30pm
October - March 8:30am-4:30pm
*Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing time.
Fees
Adults 550 yen, high school students 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students 250 yen
Directions
From the JR Nishi-Nihon or IR Ishikawa Railway Kanazawa Station, take the Kanazawa Loop Bus, Hokuriku Railroad Route Bus, or Nishi-Nihon JR Bus. 6 min. walk from the “Korinbo” bus stop.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Website
Official Website (Japanese)