The panel fence with characteristic roof to the west of the Kazama Family Former Villa. The wall is 2.1m tall with a door at the northern end. (Nationally-registered Tangible Cultural Property) 997-0033 Yamagata-ken, Tsuruoka-shi, Izumi-machi 6-20
The simplistic Udegimon-style gate located to the north of the Kazama Family Former Villa. The approximately 2.1m high double wing gate has a panelled wood door and carefully crafted foundation to complement the metal hinges and fittings. (Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property) 997-0033 Yamagata-ken, Tsuruoka-shi, Izumi-machi 6-20
The gate with fencing on both sides next to the entrance of Shakado cuts through the inner garden. The gate is located next to the tea-room, which would explain its characteristic Rojimon-style, or the style used for tea rooms. The gate may not be the grandest around but the design has been thoroughly considered, such as the door with its distinct arrowhead pattern, and the roof with its large overhang and molding along the gables, making for a feature of the the Kazama Family Former Villa that cannot be missed. The Udegimon-style gate with fence located within the Kazama Family Former Villa. (Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property) 997-0033 Yamagata-ken, Tsuruoka-shi,… Read more »
At the southern end of the Kazama Family Former Villa lies a Yakuimon-style gate. The gate was made by placing thick wooden crossbars on top of the main pillars, then adding rafters to form a roof. Following this, wooden panels called Sasarako are placed next to the main pillars with Yamato shingles attached to complete the wall. The scale of the gate might be small, but its roof has ornamental grampus (orca) tiles, and the front gate has impeccable form. (Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property) 997-0033 Yamagata-ken, Tsuruoka-shi, Izumi-machi 6-20
This is an earthen storehouse located inside the Kazama Family Former Villa. Originally located in the main building separated to the south by a road, this storehouse has been moved to the south-eastern corner of the villa. The small two-story earthen building with Okiya-style roof was constructed with high-quality materials and a thick pillar supporting the first and second floors making it very durable. The interior wood has been lacquered with specially-crafted metal fittings attached. (Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property) 997-0033 Yamagata-ken, Tsuruoka-shi, Izumi-machi 6-20
Muryokoen Shakado Villa was built in 1910 by the Kazama family to host VIPs and other guests. The 9th generation Kazama family leader made the villa a private residence in 1952. (Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property) 997-0033 Yamagata-ken, Tsuruoka-shi, Izumi-machi 6-20
