Old Asakura House - Free Audio Guide

The Former Asakura Family Residence in Tokyo is a preserved early-modern urban dwelling that exemplifies a fusion of traditional Japanese wooden construction with selective Western influences. Associated historically with the Asakura family, the house offers a window into domestic life, spatial organization, and material culture of its era while retaining original rooms, fixtures and a landscaped garden. Its cultural significance stems from its craftsmanship, vernacular design details and role as a tangible witness to Tokyo’s residential development and social history. Key attractions include intact interior spaces, period fittings, architectural details, and the garden, which together convey historical atmosphere and everyday practices. Visiting hours, admission fees and accessibility arrangements are managed by the site and may vary; general visitor facilities and interpretive information are provided onsite.