The Yukawa were a low ranking samurai family who lived along the Aiba Canal in Hagi. They were the keepers of the canal which is probably why their residence was larger than normal for people of their rank.
It only costs 100 yen to get in and look around and there are not so many visitors so it can be enjoyed quietly. Around the house are several stone water basins, tsukubai.
What is unusual about these samurai houses along the Aiba are the hatoba, the covered inlets that allow for direct access to the flowing water for the kitchen and bathroom...
Well worth 100 yen and an hour of your time...
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