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Samurai Residence Former Uchiyama House (武家屋敷旧内山家)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Walk the Kameyama mountain path to the keep, enjoying sweeping views of the castle town and Okuetsu mountain ranges

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 60 min here

About 15 min to the next stop

Next stop: Lunch of soy sauce katsu-don or grated buckwheat noodles, then food-tasting walks through historic soy sauce warehouses and traditional Japanese confectionery shops

About this spot

A historic site preserving the mansion of the Uchiyama family, domain elders who masterfully led Ono domain's financial recovery during the late Edo period. The main house and outbuildings remain, offering close-up views of polished wooden floors, study-style parlors, and storehouses. Sitting on the veranda and gazing at the garden garden, quiet castle town time unfolds, and the daily life of samurai of the era comes to mind. Located at the base of Echizen-Ono Castle (越前大野城), it's conveniently positioned to visit alongside a castle tour.

Tips

Remove shoes before entering the residence, so easily removable footwear is comfortable. The building features level changes and steep stairs, so watch your footing carefully. Within walking distance of Echizen-Ono Castle, it's easily accessible during castle town exploration. The surrounding neighborhood features a grid-pattern layout that's easy to navigate—exploring with a town walking map is recommended.