Aioicho, Mino, Gifu Prefecture
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¥1,000
The Kosaka House, located in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, is a beautifully preserved sake brewery dating back to the Edo period. Easily accessible from Mino-shi Station on the Nagaragawa Railway, this historic building is a prime example of udatsu construction, featuring a distinctive raised roof design. Designated as a National Important Cultural Property in 1979, the Kosaka House offers visitors a glimpse into traditional Japanese architecture and the history of sake production. Explore the main street with its unique udatsu designs, and don't miss the chance to see the rare, ancient roof decorations found only at the Kosaka House. Operating as a brewery since 1772, it stands out as the only nationally designated important cultural property in the Mino city area.
Cultural Property: National Important Cultural Property. Creation Era: Edo Period. Designated Year: 1979. Construction Era 1: Edo Period.