A Chumon-Style Farmhouse Moved in 1987
The Sato no Ie (Former Omiya Family Residence) Main House (里の家（旧大宮家住宅）主屋) is a thatched farmhouse of about 1884 in Yuwa Myoho, Akita City, Akita Prefecture, and was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure) on March 2, 2004 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a single-storey thatched farmhouse of 270 square metres, moved here in 1987; registration number 05-0095.
A Headman's House in the Chumon Style
The house was the home of the kimoiri, the village headman, of a local district (Agency for Cultural Affairs). It is a large single-storey thatched farmhouse with a hipped roof in the chumon style, with a projecting wing, and was moved to its present site in 1987.
The Agency notes that it is now used for dining and exhibitions.
Why It Was Registered
It was registered as a model of form (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
What to Look For
The distinctive feature is the bold gable of the projecting wing, with its stacked curved surfaces, overhanging a gable wall fitted with fine lattice windows (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
It is owned by Akita City and used for dining and exhibitions (Agency for Cultural Affairs). Check opening hours with the facility.
Q&A
- When was the Sato no Ie Main House built?
- About 1884; it was moved here in 1987 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- Where is the Sato no Ie Main House?
- In Yuwa Myoho, Akita City, Akita Prefecture.
- What should I look for?
- The curved gable of the projecting wing over the latticed gable wall.
- Can I visit the Sato no Ie Main House?
- It is used for dining and exhibitions (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- When was the Sato no Ie (Former Omiya Family Residence) Main House registered?
- On March 2, 2004 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Sato no Ie (Former Omiya Family Residence) Main House (里の家（旧大宮家住宅）主屋) |
|---|---|
| Location | Yuwa Myoho, Akita City, Akita Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 2004/03/02 (Heisei 16) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | Single-storey timber, thatched roof, 270 m² |
| Owner | Akita City |
| Public Access | Used for dining and exhibitions |
References
- Sato no Ie (Former Omiya Family Residence) Main House (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00003943
Last verified: 2026.10.15