SaitamaLeisure

Former Shibusawa Residence Nakanoya (旧渋沢邸中の家)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Explore a lush ancient kofun (burial mound) group with historic remains

About 20 min from the previous stop

About 70 min here

About 120 min to the next stop

Next stop: Approximately 4,000 fireworks for 2 hours from the wide riverbed of the Ara River, spectacular display

About this spot

The birthplace of Shibusawa Eiichi, called "the father of Japanese capitalism." While the current building was reconstructed by Eiichi's brother-in-law, you can view the charming traditional Japanese house and garden that retain the feel of the original era. It's one of Fukaya City's representative historic sites where you can touch the origins of this great figure who played a major role in Japan's modern economic development. There's also the Shibusawa Eiichi Memorial Museum nearby, and visiting both provides deeper insight into Eiichi's life.

Tips

About 20 minutes by car from Kashima Kofun Group. Admission is free, but visiting hours are fixed, so it's best to check beforehand. Visiting both this site and the nearby Shibusawa Eiichi Memorial Museum can take over an hour, so plan your time accordingly.