Yoshida Residence (Honjima Island)

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Yoshida Residence (Honjima Island)

It is a 100-year-old residence built by Shiwaku Daiku, and the beauty of the style of Japanese houses are seen everywhere.

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It is a 100-year-old residence built by the "Shiwaku Daiku", who was famous as a master-hand at carpentry, and stands in the preservation district of traditional buildings. In the fanlight, one of the Japanese architectural styles, the sword guards, which are the armor of sword, are inlaid into, and the corridor of the veranda using a single unknotted cedar with a length of 12 m, such as, the beauty of the style of Japanese houses are seen everywhere.

Most of all, to be noted, it is the shoji called "Chiri-otoshi," (dust remover) which is slantingly set to prevent dust accumulation. The functional beauty being attentive into the details shall not be missed. Besides, you are able to know about the prosperity of the Shiwaku Islands by noticing the ceramic restroom, such as.

In the garden, there are also good pine trees that grow like a dragon toward the sky. The pine trees viewed from the alcove with the opening of Fusuma doors are as if one piece of painting, and this will tell you are able to experience the Japanese sense of beauty.  

Moreover, in the alcove, there is a hanging scroll "Rooster" (currently it is a replica.) created by Ito Jakuchu (1716-1800), a painter from the Edo period who is very popular overseas, as well.

Highlights

  • A 100-year-old residence built by Shiwaku Daiku.
  • You are able to learn about the glory of Shiwaku with things such as the fanlight which the sword guards are inlaid into.
  • A hanging scroll (currently it is a replica.) of Ito Jakuchu, a painter, being popular overseas as well, is exhibited.

Photos

  • The houses over 100 years old built in the Taisho era (1912-1926).

    The houses over 100 years old built in the Taisho era (1912-1926).

  • The alcove or Tokonoma decorated with Ito Jakuchu's hanging scroll (currently a replica is exhibited).

    The alcove or Tokonoma decorated with Ito Jakuchu's hanging scroll (currently a replica is exhibited).

  • The fanlight with the sword guards.

    The fanlight with the sword guards.

  • There is a pine tree planted in the garden viewing from in-room.

    There is a pine tree planted in the garden viewing from in-room.

  • The pottery toilet is one of the highlights, as well.

    The pottery toilet is one of the highlights, as well.

Official FAQs

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Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

Sorry, we don’t.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

Re-entry is not allowed.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

Not available.

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Are coin lockers available?

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Not available.

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Details

Name in Japanese
吉田邸
Postal Code
763-0221
Address
314 Honjima-cho Kasashima, Marugame City, Kagawa
Tel
090-8692-1827
Closed
Reservation required.
Hours
Reservation required.
Admission
500 yen for Adults.
Directions
25 minute walk from Honjima Port or 10 minutes by rental bicycles.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)