1385 Tonomachi, Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture
Rating
Cost per person
Free
The Gojoban Yashiki is a preserved samurai residence where former Kishu clan retainers lived to guard Matsusaka Castle. This rare communal housing complex is still inhabited today, offering a glimpse into Edo-period life. Visitors can explore the interior of one of the houses in the west wing's north end. Located in Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture, at 1385 Tonomachi, it's accessible via Mie Kotsu bus to "Shimin Byoin Mae" or the Suzunone city loop bus. Admission is free, making it an accessible historical site to experience traditional Japanese architecture and a unique living heritage.