This old house is located in a shrine because it is for priest who takes care of the shrine.
The house is designated as a national cultural assets because it was built about 300 years ago.
The house has a thatched roof.
I like the detail of the windows and the wall which is cement plaster.
You can also imagine the way of living, like cooking and making tools, in those days.
This house is located in minor rural area and isn’t a famous tourist spot but there are some good old houses in each Japanese areas.It’s interesting to discover such houses.
Is there a lot of these type of houses for priests in Japan ? (for shinto priest right ? )
I guess that houses for priests are almost same type as houses for usual people. The type of house depends on when they were built.
I love the wide open spaces, but a thatched roof makes me sneeze! ^^ This house is much more beautiful than the copper-plated houses in the shitamachi!
I also love this. Even if you want to build such a house in shitamachi, you can’t build it because of the Building Standard law. This house is burn easily. What a shame.
I love looking and exploring old houses when we visited Shikoku Mura.
I didn’t know Shikoku Mura which sounds fun.
It’s a gorgeous house.
There are people saying that gems are found far away from the tourist spots. This is indeed one of them.
Thank you for this post Cocomino
Thanks as always. I need to share these things which aren’t written in books.
I’m very impressed by the minimalism of the interior!
Yes, certainly there is the minimalism.
hi cocomino,
I can’t forget your old house for the priest interior
isn’t it a great contrast between old and modern architecture?
what should we try to save from the old architecture?
Yes, I think that it’s a good contrast. Germany has already saved many old architecture. On the other hands, Japanese people broke many traditional buildings. What a shame. We should appeal to public opinion for saving old architecture.
For example, this is a list in Tokyo.
http://www.toshiseibi.metro.tokyo.jp/kenchiku/keikan/list_rekisi.htm
Lovely!
Thank you, mybrightlife.
How very cool! Such intense detail even back then…
Thank you. I like such house because of the detail.
It is very interesting to learn about these old houses.
Thanks much. There are many things to learn from this house.
It really is wonderful to see old traditional houses like this. It looks lovely. Many thanks for the photos and info.
My pleasure. It’s cool and interesting to discover it.
I love old houses too.
Everything is handmade and life is simple.
Yes, simple is good for environment.
Love this building, so much character..;)
Thank you. It has unique character.
That photo of the window is nicely done!
I think so. Thanks.
Just like Lina, as soon as I saw the first pic, I thought of Shikoku Mura!
Shikoku Mura sounds nice. I checked the web site.
I am impressed too and you know I love old houses… Thank you dear Cocomino, it was so nice to learn and to watch them. With my love, nia
Thank you. There are also nice old houses in your place.
Fascinating place. I love visiting less-touristy stops like this – you get to take in so much more without the bustle and commercialism.
I also love such place because there is calm. Thanks.
すてきな家なんですね！
日高の高麗家住宅ですか？
そうです。高麗というのは、昔の韓国です。ご存じでしょうけど。:)
I also like old houses. I like the details. I like to imagine the way of living long ago.
I also like imagine way of old days living.
I LOVE this house and its setting. I want one just like it!
Thanks. It’ great if you have one.
I love the old houses in Japan. They are so well build and can pretty much withstand anything. We have some great ones in Gifu especially the gassho zukuri houses in Shirakawago
Of course I know Shirakawagou but I have never been there. I envy you.
How very interesting. I like exploring non-touristy areas when I travel because you can find gems like this and more authenticity.
Thanks. I also like exploring such places. There are many hidden treasures
Beautiful architecture! Thank you very much for sharing it with us.
My pleasure. I’m happy that you enjoyed that.
I really love your blog! It gives a lot of cultural insights on Japan =) Keep it up!
Thank you very much. I also learn a lot from other bloggers.
It is in pretty good shape for being 300 years old.
Thanks. I think so. It’s great.
Wow! I can’t imagine that it has 300 years old! >u< Awesome preservation!
I agree with you. It’s awesome.
Even i thought of Shirakawa-go when i saw this house…its so traditional and a real treasure.We are planning to visit the Gassho-Jukuri of Shirakawa-go next weekend
Wow. I envy you. Shirakawagou must be a nice place.
Looks like a beautiful place!
And I completely agree with you… it’s so much fun to imagine what life was like for people in an earlier time / place…
Indeed. The old way of living remains among us.
I love the woodwork.
Indeed. Thank you.
300 hundreds years!! Really?
Is amazing. Thanks for the info on your country and its hidden treasures
Of cours, it’s true. It’s so amazing. TY.
Just rich and beautiful. I appreciate the simple things in life. The humble building materials and how it reflects on nature and going down to basics. wonderful post. Thanks.
Thank you. I like the simple things as you say. It’s nature and ecology.
Very informative post! Thanks for sharing!
Many thanks. As you say, it’s educative.
wow, it is indeed a national asset considering its existence.. thanks for sharing
You’re welcome. I’m glad that you enjoyed it.