Former Kasaishi Residence & Towada Museum of History and Folklore 旧笠石家住宅・十和田湖民俗資料館

Located near Yakeyama, the former Kasaishi Residence is a traditional thatched roof house designated as a “National Important Cultural Property.” In combination with the Museum of History and Folklore, a visit here provides a glimpse into the local traditional lifestyle.

Hours: 
April - October: 9:00-16:30 Wednesday-Monday
November - March: 9:00-16:00 Wednesday-Monday
Closed: Tuesdays, New Year's (December 31st-January 3rd)
Admission: 
Adults & University Students: 102yen
Elementary, Junior High, & Senior High School Students: 51yen
Address: Tochikubo-80 Okuse (青森県十和田市奥瀬栃久保８０)
Phone: 0176-74-2547

Former Kasaishi Residence

 

 (Video from B-1 Grand Prix in Towada YouTube Channel)

Towada Museum of History and Folklore

 

 (Video from B-1 Grand Prix in Towada YouTube Channel)

Sources: 
Former Kasaishi Residence http://www.towada.or.jp/kankou/en/sightseeing/kasaisi.htm
(Video from B-1 Grand Prix in Towada YouTube Channel)
Aomori Sightseeing Guide, “Former Kasaishi Residence – Lake Towada Folk Museum” http://en.aptinet.jp/message/111031.html

More Sightseeing in Towada:

• Lake Towada (Towadako) 十和田湖
• Oirase Gorge (Oirase Keiryuu) 奥入瀬渓流