Buyokan

Background

Buyokan is the name given to the samurai residence that was restored in the area of the castle town that was known for raising hunting hawks. The Kanji character for "yo" in the name is actually "hawk" (taka). The house was moved here from the Obikicho area of the town. The nagayamon gate is actually a Taisho Period building but it reflects Edo Period construction techniques and is the only original Nagayamon Gate in Tatebayashi. There is another house on the property next to the gate and behind the main house that was actually built in 1954 but reflects original building styles. The design blends in nicely with the gate and the main house. In 1999 the samurai house was designated an important cultural property of the city.

Gallery

House

Nagayamon Gate

Gate and house

House

House Interior

House interior

Kitchen

House interior

House and gate

Nagayamon Gate

Inside a room of the Nagayamon gate

One wing of the Nagayamon

Nagayamon Gate

Nagayamon Gate and newer residence

House, gate and walls

Map of the residence

Drawing of the house

Map of the castle and castle town

Buyokan Profile
English Name	Buyokan
Japanese Name	武鷹館
Year	Late Edo Period
Residence Type	Middle Class
Designations	Local Historic Site
Features	Gates, House
Visitor Information	open weekends, holidays, and other days as specified
Website	http://www.city.tatebayashi.gunma.jp/bunka/20 buyo/17 buyo.htm
Location	Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture
Castle	Tatebayashi Castle
Coordinates	36° 14' 47.11" N, 139° 32' 17.45" E
Tatebayashi Castle and nearby Samurai Homes
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