Japan Guide
Northern Honshū
Aoyagi-ke
The most interesting of the samurai houses is the Aoyagi-ke, a large, thatched house towards the north end of the samurai street, which is easily identified by an unusually grand entrance gate. Aoyagi-ke was built in 1890 and occupied until 1985; it now contains an odd mix of galleries, including samurai armour, agricultural implements, memorabilia from the Sino-Japanese and Pacific wars, and a wonderful display of antique gramophones and cameras. Opening time: Daily: April– Nov 9am–5pm; Jan– March & Dec 9am–4pmPrice: ¥500