Samurai Houses

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Seven of the mid-Edo-period residences along Chiran’s 700m street of samurai houses have gardens open to the public. Water is usually symbolised in the gardens by sand, shirasu (volcanic ash) or gravel. Allow up to one leisurely hour to view them all.

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