House of the Kumagai Family (Important National Cultural Property)
重要文化財 熊谷家住宅
A glimpse of life in the 1800s for a family that prospered from silver mining
The Kumagai family was the largest merchant in Omori. The family was involved in the management of the silver mine and became a purveyor under the Tokugawa government patronage. Running such finance businesses, sake breweries, and etc., they enjoyed prosperity, as the ruling merchant in the 19th century. It is worth seeing not only the historic architecture and historical associations with the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine but also its furniture, garments and other household articles that change with each season. ‘Kamado-no-hi’ (Cooking Stove Day), a unique opportunity to experience the old Japanese lifestyle, is held every second Sunday of the month.
Basic Information
| Address | 大田市大森町ハ63 |
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| Tel. No. for Inquiries | 熊谷家住宅 TEL：0854-89-9003 |
| Operating Hours | 9:30am to 5:00pm *hours of operation may vary |
| Fee | [High school students and above] ¥520 (¥420) [Elementary and junior high school students] ¥100 (¥80) *Prices in ( ) are for groups of 20 or more |
| Holidays | ・Every Tuesday (Wed. if Tues. if is a national holiday) ・December 29 to January 3 *may temporarily close without notice |
| Access | Approx. 30 mins. by Iwami Kotsu Bus (bound for Omori / Oya Line and Omori / Oya) from Odashi Station on the JR Sanin Main Line, get off at Omori Daikansho Ruins bus stop, then walk approx. 3 mins. |
| Parking Lot | ○ Free |
| Bicycle Parking Lot | ○ Free |
| Supported Languages | English / Chinese |
| Universal Infomation |  Aed  Diaper changing space  Entrance ramp |
| Official Site | http://kumagai.city.oda.lg.jp/ |
