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Experience Harbor Town Life at the Mansion of a Wealthy Merchant Who Flourished Through Hōmeiyu Wine

About this spot

A merchant house that flourished through the production of hōmeiyu, Tomo no Ura's renowned medicinal wine, with multiple buildings including the main house and brewing warehouse designated as National Important Cultural Properties. Stepping into the earth-floored entrance, ledgers, sake barrels, and tools convey the merchants' trade of that era, giving tangible sense of how wealthy this tidal waiting port was. It is also known as one of the "Seven Nobles of Tomo Who Fled the Capital" (Tomo Shichikyo Rakuiteki), where court nobles including Sanjo Sanetomi sought refuge during the late Edo period. Walking through the tatami rooms surrounding the courtyard and the warehouses one by one, you'll discover the refined architecture of merchant houses and clever domestic arrangements throughout.

Tips

Remove your shoes before entering. Public opening days and hours may change, so confirm official information before visiting. Listening to explanations from the staff deepens your understanding of the building's highlights, so visit with ample time.