The Fukutomi were a wealthy merchant family in the castle town of Izushi who made their money from silk.
Izushi is a small town in northern Hyogo that is unfortunate, in my humble opinion, to be saddled with the nickname "Little Kyoto".
The town has a preservation district of historic buildings and the former Fukutomi residence is one of them.
The former residence is open to the public as a history museum. I have posted on the
Shiryokan Izushi History Museum before, but it is deserving of more exposure.
It is a few minute's walk away from the main tourist area, and consequently gets significantly fewer visitors, which is a real shame.
It is a collection of linked buildings around a courtyard garden and was built in the late 19th century using the highest quality traditional styles.
There is a wide range features that could be described as interior design......
More tomorrow......
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