Ishitani Residence

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). 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
Ishitani Residence in Chizu, Tottori Prefecture, Japan
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	35.270403°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

• List of Important Cultural Properties of Japan (Shōwa period: structures)
• List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Tottori)

References

1. Sightseeing Spots in and around Tottori City
2. "Chizushuku and Itabara Settlement". Archived from the original on 19 November 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
3. "Tottori Sightseeing Information". Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
4. 石谷家住宅 [Ishitani Residence] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
5. 石谷氏庭園 [Ishitani Family Gardens] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 19 May 2012.

External links

• Sightseeing Spots in and around Tottori City
• Chizushuku and Itabara Settlement
• Tottori Sightseeing Information