This is the residence of a merchant family during the late Edo Period. Designated an important cultural property, today the building is used as a brewery. For generations, Ishiba family heads were named Seibei and dealt in sundry goods. It is a valuable building as one of few remaining merchant resident buildings. It has atmosphere distinctive to the snowy north with its long history marked on open hearth and pillars.
Basic Information
| Address | 88 Kamenoko-machi, Hirosaki-shi,Aomori 036-8332 |
|---|---|
| Tel | 0172-34-7579 |
| Open | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Unfixed, January 1st and 2nd |
Transportation
Take the 100-yen bus from the Konan Bus stop in front of JR Hirosaki Station and get off at Kamenoko-machi kado (15 min. ride). 3 min. walk from the station.
