Bukeyashiki Ishiguro-ke

Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)


Built in 1809 as the residence of the Ishiguro family, advisers to the Satake clan, this is one of the oldest buildings in the samurai district. Descendants of the family still live here, and offer tours around parts of the house. In addition to samurai gear, don't miss the weathered maps and the precision scales for doling out rice.