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Nomura Family samurai Residence

The former samurai residence with the only publicly-opened museum in Nagamachi area.

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Nomura Family followed the warlord Toshiie Maeda when he entered the Kanazawa Castle in 1853, then served him on executive posts in the Kaga Domain for 11 generations. This is where the Nomura Family used to live and the only place publicly opened among many mid and upper-class samurai residences in Nagamachi area.

The current building consists of the partial remaining earthen walls and a stream, as well as the raised guest room and a reception hall of a wealthy merchant in Kaga Domain transferred here. In the raised room made of cypress, you can see the paper doors decorated by the in-house painter of Kaga Domain, or sliding doors with glass panels allowing guests to see the garden. There is a tea room Fubaku-an upstairs where you can view the graceful garden below and enjoy Matcha green tea and sweets (Matcha green tea: 300 yen).

On the premises, there is a museum, Onikawa Bunko, made of a remodeled earthen storage, showing Nomura Family’s treasured swords and letters sent by famous warlords.

Highlights

  • The only publicly-opened residence among the homes of Kaga Domain’s mid-to-upper class samurais in Nagamachi area.
  • In the raised guest room, see the paintings on paper doors and the garden.
  • Enjoy Matcha green tea and sweets while looking over the Japanese garden.
  • Onikawa Bunko shows swords and letters sent by famous warlords.

Photos

  • At the entrance, the armor is displayed which was used in a battle in 1584

    At the entrance, the armor is displayed which was used in a battle in 1584

  • The raised room is full of rosewood, ebony and intricate decorations

    The raised room is full of rosewood, ebony and intricate decorations

  • Enjoy a serene moment with Matcha green tea and sweets

    Enjoy a serene moment with Matcha green tea and sweets

  • Sit on the porch and look out the gorgeous Japanese garden

    Sit on the porch and look out the gorgeous Japanese garden

  • Display of not only swords but also crafts such as dishes and Kutani ware

    Display of not only swords but also crafts such as dishes and Kutani ware

Reviews

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  • 張立溪

    中上級武士的宅邸通常越靠近大名所住的城堡,還能眺望城下町,庭園管理的很棒。

Details

Name in Japanese
武家屋敷跡 野村家
Postal Code
920-0865
Address
1-3-32 Nagamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa
Telephone
076-221-3553
Closed
December 26th and 27th, January 1st and 2nd
Hours
8:30am - 5:30pm
October to March: 8:30am - 4:30pm
*Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing time.
Admission
Adult 550 yen, High schooler 400 yen, Middle/Elementary schooler 250 yen
Directions
From JR West or IR Ishikawa Railway’s Kanazawa Station, ride Hokuriku Rail Road’s Kanazawa Loop Bus, Local bus or JR West Bus, get off at Korinbo Stop, and walk 6 min.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese/English)