Toshima Old House building

旧戸島家住宅

Toshima Old House building was built in 1828 as a retreat for clansman Kanetomo Yoshida, and used as a place for the tea ceremony. It is an example of Japanese buildings called Sukiya architectural style with a reed thatched roof(Ashibukiyane). After the abolition of clans and establishment of prefectures, it was used as a private house. The building and the garden were designated as cultural assets. It is known as an example of a Samurai residence in a riverside district,Yanagawa- city. Roadside canals let water flow to the garden. The feature of the garden is primary focused on a water current with the tea ceremony(people usually sit down and enjoy the beauty of the garden). The house was a officially designated beauty spot, restored in 2004, and it is now opened to the public.

Address (Japanese)	832-0067　福岡県柳川市鬼童町49-3
Address	49-3, Ondou Town, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number	0944-73-9587（旧戸島家住宅）
Contact	Toshima Old House Building
Open	Hours: 9am-5pm.
Closed	Tuesdays (Wednesday becomes holiday when Tuesday is a national holiday). The New Year.
Price	Admission fee: 100 yen * Free for elementary school students.
Car Park	Parking is available.
Access	By train: Take Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta line until Yanagawa station. At the station take the bus until Ohanamae bus stop or Suitenguiriguchi bus stop. It is a 2 minute walk.
Website	http://www.yanagawa-net.com/topics/toshima/