Former Residence of Henmi Kanbei
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Former Residence of Henmi Kanbei
（鯖街道熊川宿 説明看板：旧逸見勘兵衛家）
Overview
This property is a prime example of the type of machiya townhouses that were favored by wealthy residents of Kumagawa-juku post town in the Edo period (1603–1867).
This Edo-period machiya townhouse in Kumagawa-juku post town belonged to Henmi Kanbei, the first mayor of the town, and was built in 1858. The property originally included a sake brewery, a garden, and a storehouse that housed a large private book collection. Donated to the town in 1994 and restored over three years, it became a practical model for how traditional buildings in the post town could be updated for modern use while keeping their original appearance. Today it functions as a lodging, cafe, and souvenir shop, open on weekends and holidays from spring through autumn.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- （鯖街道熊川宿 説明看板：旧逸見勘兵衛家）
- Nearest station
- Tsuruga Station (40 min drive)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- not required
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