Terashima Kurando House
Ishikawa Prefecture · Japan
Then slow things down with matcha in a hidden samurai house, taking in a quiet garden many locals call Kanazawa’s best.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:15
Welcome to the Terashima Kurando House, a quintessential example of a middle-class samurai residence from the Edo period, located in the historic heart of Kanazawa. While many visitors flock to the more famous Nagamachi district,…
Listen in the app2The Nagaya Gate and Earthen Walls2:11
Our exploration begins at the entrance of the estate, marked by the traditional Nagaya Gate and the iconic yellow earthen walls of Kanazawa. In the Edo period, the style and size of a samurai's gate were strictly regulated by the…
Listen in the app3The Formal Reception Rooms (Zashiki)2:08
Once inside the main building, we find ourselves in the 'Zashiki' or formal reception rooms. These spaces were where Terashima Kurando would have received official guests or conducted the business of the domain. …
Listen in the app4The Painting Studio: Where Art and Duty Met2:09
We move now to a part of the house that truly distinguishes Terashima Kurando from his contemporaries: his private painting studio. Kurando was a talented artist of the 'Bunjinga' or literati school, which emphasized the…
Listen in the app5The Kansen-en Garden: A Top-Ranked Masterpiece2:09
Step out into the Kansen-en Garden, the crowning jewel of the Terashima estate. In 2003, this lush green space was listed by the Journal of Japanese Gardening as one of the top three gardens in its category in Japan. …
Listen in the app6The Tea Ceremony Room: The Art of Hospitality2:05
Tucked away at the back of the house is the tea ceremony room, a small, dedicated space that embodies the principles of 'Harmony, Respect, Purity, and Tranquility.' The tea ceremony was an essential skill for a high-ranking…
Listen in the app7The Museum Gallery and Artifacts2:01
Before we conclude our visit, we spend time in the museum gallery, which is housed in a renovated section of the estate. Here, a collection of artifacts belonging to the Terashima family is on display, providing a tangible link…
Listen in the app8Closing2:13
As we conclude our journey through the Terashima Kurando House, I hope you have gained a deeper appreciation for the complex identity of the Kanazawa samurai. We have seen how a single residence can hold the multiple facets of a…
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What is Terashima Kurando House?
Terashima Kurando House is a place in Ishikawa Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ishikawa Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 17 min 11 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.5692, 136.6635 |
| Last updated |
