Ando Family Residence (安藤家住宅)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This Edo-period farmhouse still standing in Sainanko, Minami-Alps City, is designated a National Important Cultural Property. It was the estate of the Ando family, who served as village headmen for this area, and the main house along with the storehouse and gate are preserved as they were. Step inside and children widen their eyes at a structure utterly unlike today's homes: thick beams, a broad earthen floor, and paper screens that let the light through. Seasonal flowers and plants are planted in the garden, and quiet time flows here. Seeing an old building first thing in the morning makes the contrast with the modern park later in the day all the more interesting.

Tips

Admission is about 300 yen for adults, with discounted or free entry for children (please check the facility's information for the latest fees and open days). You remove your shoes to go inside, so shoes that are easy to slip on and off are handy. It is not a place for running around, so planning a shorter stay makes things easier.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. You can visit quietly during the cool morning hours

Access & map

〒400-0411 山梨県南アルプス市西南湖４３０２