Sakura Bukeyashiki: Rumah Samurai Asli dan Aturan Uang Tunai
(Image: Inside the Authentic Bukeyashiki Samurai House)
Not a Replica: Experiencing ‘Real History’
Many ‘Samurai houses’ in tourist spots across Japan are actually newly built replicas for tourism. However, the three Bukeyashiki in Sakura City are **authentic historical buildings** constructed during the late Edo period.
From the scratches on the pillars to the cold earth floor (doma) and the view of the garden from the wooden veranda (engawa), this is a very rare place where you can feel the exact atmosphere of a samurai’s daily life.
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A Real Immersive Experience: Take Off Your Shoes
The best feature is that you don’t just look from the outside—you can actually take off your shoes, step onto the tatami mats, and walk around inside the rooms. Sitting on the engawa looking at the lush garden will make you feel like you’ve time-traveled to the samurai era.
The best feature is that you don’t just look from the outside—you can actually take off your shoes, step onto the tatami mats, and walk around inside the rooms. Sitting on the engawa looking at the lush garden will make you feel like you’ve time-traveled to the samurai era.
The Most Important Local Rule: Cash Only
The admission fee for these wonderful Samurai Houses is surprisingly cheap: 250 yen for adults and 125 yen for students.
However, there is a very important local rule you must know: **Credit cards, Apple Pay, Suica, and other electronic money cannot be used at all.**
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CRITICAL: Cash (Coins / 1,000 Yen Bills) is Required!
Ticket purchases are strictly ‘Cash Only’. Furthermore, since they may not have change for large bills like 10,000 yen, please make absolutely sure to prepare **coins (like 100 yen) or 1,000 yen bills** before you visit.
Ticket purchases are strictly ‘Cash Only’. Furthermore, since they may not have change for large bills like 10,000 yen, please make absolutely sure to prepare **coins (like 100 yen) or 1,000 yen bills** before you visit.
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