Former Otsu Kiyosaburo House (Matsusaka Merchant's House)

Why not take a glimpse into the luxurious life of the paper merchant, Ozu Kiyosaburo, who was all the rage in his time, at the Former Ozu Kiyosaburo Residence (Matsusaka Merchant's House)? The main building and storehouse still embody the merchant culture of the time, and the wealth of the family can be felt from the manyryo-bako (treasure chests). Don't miss the central courtyard and the traditional Japanese kitchen!

The Former Otsu Seiemon House (Matsusaka Merchant's Residence) is a valuable tourist spot where the mansion of a wealthy merchant who prospered as a paper wholesaler during the Edo period has been preserved as it was. You can enjoy the beautiful Japanese garden and traditional architectural style while experiencing the lifestyle and culture of the time. The Manryo-bako (money box) and storehouse are also highlights! Why not visit and see for yourself?

The Former Kozu Sezaemon House (Matsumoto Merchant's House) recreates the living space of a wealthy merchant from the Edo period. Exhibits of daily necessities from that time, such as manryo-bako and large kamado, allow you to catch a glimpse of life in the past. The spacious mansion also features a beautiful garden, giving you a sense of time travel as soon as you step inside.

The Former Kotsu Sezaemon House (Matsusaka Merchant's Residence) is a historic tourist spot exhibiting paper merchant culture artifacts collected from across the country. The buildings, which are 300 years old and consist of two storehouses, convey the prosperity of the Kotsu family, a paper merchant family that flourished during the Edo period. Once you visit, you can imagine that time and delve into the deep history and culture.

The Former Kozu Sezaemon House (Matsusaka Merchant's Mansion) is the residence of a wealthy merchant who prospered as a paper wholesaler during the Edo period. The vast courtyard and the display of ten thousand ryo boxes evoke the history of the time, and the lifestyle and culture of the era can be felt. There is also an episode where meals were served to travelers on their way to Ise! Once you visit, you'll feel like you've slipped back in time over 300 years ago.