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Ishiguro Family Residence
Ishiguro Family Residence · 石黒家
At Ishiguro Family Residence, visitors can see parts of the main house, storehouse, and garden. Descendants have lived in this Kakunodate samurai house while caring for its buildings and belongings.
Tourism association's Ishiguro House admission, hours, and directions Sources Tourism association notice dated October 6, 2026
Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission is ¥500 for visitors of high school age and older, or ¥300 for elementary and junior high school students. Ask the facility about the scope of child admission and discount conditions.
Opening hours
Before regular viewing stops, April–November hours are 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Unscheduled closures occur, so ask the facility whether it opens and whether hours change on your date. The last regular viewing day is November 30, 2026.
What to see at Ishiguro Family Residence
Public areas in an occupied family home
The descendants live in the residence, opening parts of the main house, storehouse, and garden during regular viewing periods. See the exterior from the street, then explore the spaces open to visitors.
How to get to Ishiguro Family Residence
Walk from Kakunodate Station to 角館町表町下丁1 in the samurai-house streets. The tourism association estimates about 25 minutes on foot. For a hotel departure, calculate the walk from your hotel's address separately.
Tourism association's Ishiguro House admission, hours, and directions Owner and operator information
Visit tips
Regular public visits stop December 1, 2026
Regular public viewing stops December 1, 2026. The older seasonal December–March hours of 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. do not mean you can visit after the suspension. A possible future reopening has been mentioned, but no date has been set.
Tourism association notice dated October 6, 2026 Owner and operator information
Questions about Ishiguro Family Residence
Can I visit Ishiguro in December 2026?
The official information says regular public viewing stops December 1, 2026. The last regular viewing day is November 30, and a reopening date has not been confirmed.
Tourism association notice dated October 6, 2026 Owner and operator information
Sources
- Tourism association's Ishiguro House admission, hours, and directions ·
- Sources ·
- Tourism association notice dated October 6, 2026 ·
- Owner and operator information ·
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