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Hiroyuki Fukushima


The former second residence for Furukawaya


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H10. April 24th. Prefecture Cultural Property Kitashioya, Obama city Fukuki


Furukawaya performed the shipping agency which collects and distributes the marine products of Matsumae, and the rice of Touhoku and Hokuriku to Obama and Keihan, alcohol and soy sauce were made further, the finance business was also enformed, and it strove for the purveyor of Obama han.

The construction of this building and a garden was completed in its heyday, and it was at the time of the fifth generation, Kadayu Furukawaya.

There are two Shoin room, and the wall of an alcove is an attachment mural painting, Fusuma painting and the Sugito picture are also Kano family's paintings.

As for all building materials, Japan cedar material is used. In order to show the yard widely, there is no pillar which should exist in the marginal centre. This is based on an advanced construction design and present is also new.

A garden which made the Wakaoujiyama the scenic backdrop is an Houraishikisyointeien and it was made for when the feudal lord of Obama Han would came and see. This garden is also called "Goshouen" because there are many other pine trees. It is worth of welcoming the feudal lord.