Hayakawa Family Residence

Overview

The Hayakawa Family Residence, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, is located in the fishing port of Tōnoura on Aomishima Island in Nagato. This residence once belonged to the Kurokawa family, who were shipping merchants, before being acquired by the Hayakawa family, who were prominent figures in the local whaling industry during the Edo period. The house faces the narrow coastal road with the beach behind it, offering a glimpse into the life of a prosperous fishing family. Accessible by bus from Nagato-shi Station, it provides a unique historical experience.

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