Traditional Japanese Houses: Ishitani Residence in Tottori

Hi there, it’s Mr. Wada back on duty. We would like to share our trip to Ishitani Residence in Tottori this time.

Traditional Japanese Houses: Ishitani Residence in Tottori

Ishitani Residence is a traditional Japanese house (kominka) open for visitors. It was built (completed) in 1929, amazingly a huge house of 1,046 square meters with a nice Japanese garden and stuff.

Access

Free parking is available.

Business Hours

10:00-17:00

Closed: Wednesdays (December – March)

Admission

Contact

0858-75-3500

Website

http://www.ifs.or.jp/ (in Japanese only)

Gallery

We encountered a Koto performance by Tottori University students. Neat. There are some events like this sometime.

Path to Ishitani Residence

Ishitani Residence in Tottori

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Old phone.

Oops. This place is way too relaxing. Do not fall asleep.

Hallway

Window

Garden

Garden

Ishitani Residence in Tottori

Heater

Kinda reminds me of the temple in Takahashi.

Second floor is also open to everyone.

Stairs

Bridge

Old safety box

View from second floor

Displays in the exhibition room may vary. We saw paper crafts and miniature houses.

Ishitani Residence in Tottori

Paper crafts

Traditional Japanese house. Oh hey it looks familiar from Shirakawa-go! Hehe.

Traditional Japanese house

Alright. Let’s call it a day.

Lastly

How do you find it? It is on the way to Tottori central actually (by public highway). We definitely recommend to stop by. Also there are many cafes in this area.

See you around!