Baba Family Residence
A Living Folk House Museum: The Residence That Hosted the Matsumoto Domain Lord
Built in the late Edo period, this magnificent residence retains its grand main-hall style layout almost entirely intact, truly a "living museum of old folk houses." Designated a National Important Cultural Property, this mansion was the residence of a prominent family possessing special status for entertaining the Matsumoto feudal lord.Step inside, and you'll feel as if you've slipped back in time to the Edo period. The inner gate, once
reserved solely for the feudal lord's passage; the elegant boat-bottom ceiling; the beautiful view of the tsuboniwa courtyard garden—every detail breathes the dignity of samurai society and the spirit of hospitality. In spring, enjoy the breathtaking view of the Northern Alps beyond the rapeseed flower fields. Why not sit on the quiet engawa veranda and surrender yourself to the slow passage of time?
Information
- Address
- Uchida 357-6 Matsumoto City
- Phone
- 0263-85-5070
- Opening Hours
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
- Closed
- Tuesday (or the following day if it falls on a holiday) December 29 to January 3
- Prices
- Free
- Access (Car)
- Approximately 15 minutes from Shiojiri-Kita IC
- Access (Public Transportation)
- From Matsumoto Bus Terminal, take the Matsumoto Bus Kotobuki-dai Line or Matsubara Line and get off at Kotobuki-dai East Exit. Travel time is about 20 minutes. After getting off, it's a 15-minute walk.
- Parking for Large Buses
- Yes
- Parking for Regular Vehicles
- Yes
*Note: Business hours and closures are subject to change.
