Authentic Japanese Harmony, Not Flashy Luxury
A High-Class Meiji-Era Samurai Residence
The Former Hotta Residence was built in the Meiji era for Masatomo Hotta, the last lord of the Sakura Domain. Designated as a National Important Cultural Property, this building is completely different from castles or temples decorated with gold leaf and flashy ornaments.
What you will find here is carefully selected premium wood, intricate craftsmanship on sliding doors (fusuma and shoji), and a perfectly calculated balance of light and shadow. This is the traditional Japanese “Aesthetics of Subtraction” (minimalist beauty).
How to Enjoy It: Relaxing on the Engawa
The best activity here is simply sitting on the long wooden veranda (Engawa) and quietly gazing out at the Japanese garden. Far from the hustle and bustle of tourist spots, you can enjoy a profound silence where time seems to stand still.
The gentle creaking sound of the wooden corridors as you walk is also part of the charm, echoing the deep history of the residence.
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