In1964 my father had this house disassembled and piece by piece brought here
to live in as his retreat.
He wanted to see architecturally how to put
it back together
exactly the same.
They did it without using any modern tools. Being
five stories high
the family of 38 relatives was mainly supported by the raising the silk-worms
in the attics.
They sold the cocoons as their only source of income.. .!?
Interested in custom of 'visiting marriage'? Only the first born son
could marry?
You can learn a great deal of history and culture.
If you want to know more about Japan, you'll be most welcome here.
I'll be very happy to explain these for
you and answer your questions.
Visitors should plan to stay here at least one hourto feel a sense of
real Japanese life in the traditional way here in Shimoda !