A Grand Honmune House in Shiojiri
The Horiuchi Family Residence (Horinouchi, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture) (堀内家住宅（長野県塩尻市堀ノ内）) is a farmhouse in the honmune style of the latter half of the 18th century in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, and was designated an Important Cultural Property on June 2, 1973 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records 18.4 by 18.2 metres, partly two-storeyed, gabled and entered at the gable end, with a south pent roof and a board roof; its front gate is designated with it; designation number 01894.
The House of a Village Headman
The Horiuchi family were wealthy farmers who served for generations as headmen of the former village of Horinouchi (Agency for Cultural Affairs). Their house is a large board-roofed farmhouse of Nagano Prefecture, a big and finely made example of the honmune style, entered at the gable end.
It measures 18.4 by 18.2 metres, is partly two-storeyed and has a pent roof on the south side (Agency for Cultural Affairs). Its front gate is designated together with the house.
Why It Is an Important Cultural Property
The Agency values it as a large, high-quality honmune house; although its front was remodelled in the Meiji era, the design is bold and fine. It was designated an Important Cultural Property on June 2, 1973.
What to Look For
Look at the bold gable front and the large, almost square plan (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
No official information on whether the house can be visited was found.
Q&A
- When was the Horiuchi Family Residence built?
- In the latter half of the 18th century (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- Who were the Horiuchi family?
- Wealthy farmers who served as village headmen for generations.
- What kind of farmhouse is the Horiuchi house?
- A large board-roofed Nagano farmhouse, a fine honmune-style example.
- What else is designated with the Horiuchi house?
- Its front gate.
- When was the Horiuchi Family Residence (Horinouchi, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture) designated an Important Cultural Property?
- On June 2, 1973 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Horiuchi Family Residence (Horinouchi, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture) (堀内家住宅（長野県塩尻市堀ノ内）) |
|---|---|
| Location | 117 Horinouchi, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture |
| Designation | Important Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Designated 1973/06/02 (Showa 48) |
| Quantity | 1 building (with 1 front gate) |
| Dimensions | 18.4 m by 18.2 m, partly two-storey, gabled, gable entrance, south pent roof, board roof |
| Owner | Not listed in the Agency database |
| Public Access | No official visiting information |
References
- Horiuchi Family Residence (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/102/965
Last verified: 2026.10.16