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Ishiguro Samurai House
Ishiguro Samurai House · Ishiguro Family Residence · 石黒家
Ishiguro opens parts of its main house, storehouse and garden to visitors. Descendants of the family have lived in this Kakunodate samurai house while preserving its buildings and belongings.
Tourist association: Ishiguro prices, hours and access Official sources Tourist association notice dated 2026-10-06
Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission costs ¥500 for high school students and adults, and ¥300 for elementary and junior high school students. Confirm which ages qualify for the child rate and any discounts with the facility.
Opening hours
Before general visits stop, April–November hours are 09:00–17:00. Irregular closures apply; check that it is open and confirm any time changes for your date with the facility. The final day of general admission is 30 November 2026.
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What to see at Ishiguro Samurai House
Parts of an occupied house open to visitors
Descendants still live in the house, and parts of the main house, storehouse and garden are open during the general visiting period. View the exterior from the street, then enter the publicly accessible spaces to explore inside.
How to get to Ishiguro Samurai House
Walk from Kakunodate Station to 角館町表町下丁1 in the samurai district. The tourist association gives a walk of about 25 minutes. If starting from your accommodation, check walking time from its address separately.
Tourist association: Ishiguro prices, hours and access Owner and operator information
Before you visit
General visits stop from 1 December 2026
General visits stop from 1 December 2026. The earlier seasonal listing of 09:00–16:00 for December–March does not mean visits are possible after the suspension. A possible future reopening is mentioned, but no reopening date is given.
Tourist association notice dated 2026-10-06 Owner and operator information
Questions about Ishiguro Samurai House
Can I visit Ishiguro in December 2026?
Official information states that general visits stop from 1 December 2026. The final day is 30 November, and no reopening date is confirmed.
Tourist association notice dated 2026-10-06 Owner and operator information
Official sources
- Tourist association: Ishiguro prices, hours and access ·
- Official sources ·
- Tourist association notice dated 2026-10-06 ·
- Owner and operator information ·
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