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
Heishindo: Kazama Family Former Residence
Kazama Family Former Residence Main Gate
Kazama Family Former Residence Western Wall
Kazama Family Former Villa Storehouse
Kazama Family Former Villa Front Gate
Kazama Family Former Villa Inner Gate
Kazama Family Former Villa North Gate
Kazama Family Former Villa Wooden Fence
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