Former Fujimori Family Residence

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A historically precious old private house that conveys the dignity of an Edo-period wealthy farmer's mansion to the present. The space with a heavy thatched roof, a magnificent central pillar, and a well-used hearth reflects the rich rural life of the time as it was. It harmonizes with the surrounding quiet natural scenery, and stepping inside, a calm time flows as if you have slipped back in time several hundred years. Here you can deeply learn about traditional Japanese residential structures and wisdom for coexisting with nature. For old house fans and travelers interested in the roots of Japanese living, it is a hidden historical spot where you can experience quiet emotion.

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近代姫路市街地の遺構を伝える　国登録有形文化財・旧藤森家住宅（姫路市）

Himeji Convention & Visitors Bureau

Former Fujimori Family Residence

Address: 3-2 Funahashi-cho, Himeji-shi, Hyogo
Website: https://www.himeji-kanko.jp/
Operator: Himeji Convention & Visitors Bureau

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