Places of interest · Omi-Hachiman

Former Nishikawa Residence 旧西川家住宅

The 1706 home of an Omi merchant family who sold mosquito nets and tatami covers in Edo, Kyoto and Osaka for 300 years.

Getting thereOmi-Hachiman Station (JR), bus to Osugi-cho, 5 min walk

Time needed30 min

AddressShinmachi 4-chome, Omihachiman, Shiga

About

Nishikawa Riemon, trading as Daimonjiya, was one of the great merchants of Omi-Hachiman. The family ran shops in Edo, Kyoto and Osaka selling mosquito nets and tatami covers, while keeping their home here. The main house on Shinmachi-dori was built in 1706 by the third head and shows the merchant style of the area: a long earth-floored passage, a shop space at the front and living rooms behind, plus a tall storehouse. The family line ended in 1930 and the property was given to the town. It was designated an Important Cultural Property in 1983 and restored in the 1980s. It is open together with the local history museums.

Highlights

Merchant house of 1706 on Shinmachi-dori
Tall storehouse and inner garden
Shared ticket with the town history museums

Tips

Shinmachi-dori is the best-preserved street of the Hachiman district.
Allow time for the neighbouring Ban family house.

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Former Nishikawa Residence 旧西川家住宅

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