Japan Guide
Northern Honshū
Buké-yashiki
A magnificent reproduction of a nineteenth-century samurai residence belonging to Saigō Tanomo, a chief retainer of the Aizu clan, its 38 rooms range from a sand-box toilet and cypress bathtub to a "classy reception room" reserved for the Lord of Aizu. The complex also includes a number of original buildings, such as a rice mill and thatched shrine brought from surrounding villages. Opening time: Daily: April– Nov 8.30am–5pm; Jan– March & Dec 9am–4.30pmPrice: ¥850