Terashima Kurando House

Serenity and beauty

Like most of the places of worship and fame in Japan, this is not different. Carefully managed garden and grounds within a space of tranquillity and peace. To participate in a 'loose' tea ceremony, th...

Peek into home of a Shogun administrator!

Mr Terashima was a mid-level official in the local Shogunate from the late 1700's 'til about 1825. He was thought to be very honest and progressive, and was therefore disliked by others in the admini...

Very interesting

This samurai resident and garden show what life was like in the middle of the Eido period. Very interesting.

Very nice, but some are better in Kanazawa, still good to see.

Very nice, but some are better in Kanazawa, still good to see. A short version of the tea-ceremony is preformed here too. Cheaper then other places.

You don't want to miss this!

The one reason for our visiting Kzanazawa was to see this old Samurai district. I was amazed how well preserved the whole district is. The house fronts indicate the rank and position of the Samurai...