Nomura Family Samurai House
Ishikawa Prefecture · Japan
The house has a lovely garden and a number of interesting displays to help you learn about life in earlier times in the city and in this part of Japan. It's beautifully preserved and the small garden attached to the house exactly what you would want to see in a property like this.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Nomura Family Samurai House
Welcome to the Nomura Family Samurai House, or Nomura-ke, situated in the heart of the Nagamachi district. As we stand before this imposing entrance, we are stepping into the world of the 'buke'—the warrior class that ruled Japan…
Listen in the app2The Entrance and Samurai Armor — A Martial Legacy
Immediately upon entering the residence, you are greeted by a striking display of the Nomura family's martial past. Encased in glass is a full set of samurai armor, a 'yoroi,' which served as both functional protection and a…
Listen in the app3The Reception Rooms — Elegance in Wood and Silk
As we move further into the house, we enter the formal reception rooms, characterized by their beautiful 'tatami' mat floors and 'fusuma' sliding doors. The smell of the woven straw mats is one of the quintessential sensory…
Listen in the app4The Inner Garden — A Masterpiece of Miniature Nature
We now come to the undisputed jewel of the Nomura residence: the inner garden. Although compact, it is a world-class example of the 'strolling pond garden' style, designed to be viewed primarily from the interior of the house. …
Listen in the app5The Upper Floor Tea Room — A View from Above
Ascending the narrow, steep wooden stairs, we reach the upper floor, which houses a small, refined tea room. This space offers a completely different perspective on the residence. …
Listen in the app6Samurai vs. Ninja — The Social Hierarchy
As we walk through this upper-class residence, it is an opportune moment to clarify a common question regarding Japanese history: the difference between the samurai and the ninja. The Nomura family were samurai—elite warriors who…
Listen in the app7The Nagamachi Canal — The Lifeline of the District
Exiting the house back into the Nagamachi district, I want to point out the small canal that runs alongside the street. This is the Onogo-osui canal, one of many historic waterways that crisscross Kanazawa. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our visit to the Nomura Family Samurai House has offered more than just a glimpse into old architecture; it has been a journey into the heart of the samurai spirit. We have seen how the warrior's life was a delicate balance of…
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What is Nomura Family Samurai House?
Nomura Family Samurai 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 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.5641, 136.6501 |
| Last updated |
