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Ishitani Residence 
Summary
The Ishitani Residence (石谷家住宅, Ishitanike Jūtaku) is a family residence in Chizu, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. In the Edo period Chizu flourished as one of Japan's largest shukuba (宿場) or post stations, the Chizushuku (智頭宿) in Inaba Kaidō. The Ishitani family, an upper-class family, built a residence in the area. In the early 20th century the residence was greatly expanded by incorporating Western-style elements into the Japanese-style structure.[1][2][3] The residence is spread across two floors and forty rooms. The Ishitani Residence is an important part of the Itaibara settlement. A number of its buildings have been designated Important Cultural Properties and its gardens are a registered Place of Scenic Beauty.[4][5]
| Ishitani Residence | |
|---|---|
石谷家住宅 Ishitanike Jūtaku | |
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  Location within Japan | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Japanese Edo period |
| Address | 2-121 Chizu, Chizu-machi, Yazu-gun, Tottori Prefecture, Japan 689-1402 |
| Town or city | Chizu |
| Country | Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°16′13″N 134°13′48″E / 35.270403°N 134.230044°E |
| Construction started | 1919 |
| Completed | 1929 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Floor area | 1,046 square metres (11,260 sq ft) |
| Website | |
| http://www.ifs.or.jp/ | |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Sightseeing Spots in and around Tottori City
- ^ "Chizushuku and Itabara Settlement". Archived from the original on 19 November 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ^ "Tottori Sightseeing Information". Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ^ 石谷家住宅 [Ishitani Residence] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ 石谷氏庭園 [Ishitani Family Gardens] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
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- Sightseeing Spots in and around Tottori City
- Chizushuku and Itabara Settlement
- Tottori Sightseeing Information