Built along the historic Ise-kaidō pilgrimage route, this expansive merchant estate offers an intimate glimpse into the immense wealth and hospitality of feudal-era Japan. Once home to the prominent Ozu paper-merchant family—ancestors of famed film director Yasujirō Ozu—the preserved complex features traditional residential quarters and storehouses dating back to the late 17th century. Today, visitors can explore the storied grounds and marvel at a rare bronze manryo-bako, a massive safe built to hold thousands of gold coins that stands as a unique testament to the merchant prince's prosperity.
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