Former Samurai Estate in Tsukahara, Kanagawa
This grand three-story wooden residence in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, is believed to have once belonged to the family of Sakai Tadatsugu, a notable military commander from the Sengoku period. The property is situated on a 1,220-square-meter hillside plot in an area described as a 'dragon vein' energy zone, near the Seijō-ji temple on Mount Daiyūzan. The building's design harmonizes the natural topography with traditional craftsmanship.
The interior spans 283.43 square meters and contains 12 rooms. These include a spacious tatami hall featuring a Japanese stage, an authentic tea room separated by a wooden bridge, and a moon-viewing platform. The grounds contain a karesansui (dry landscape) garden and a grove of cypress trees, creating a tranquil atmosphere. The property is built with a solid foundation and is considered suitable for use as a private villa, a corporate retreat, or a cultural studio, given its historical significance and robust construction.
The estate is surrounded by expansive cypress forests with clean air, and it is located near the historic ruins of a quarry used during the Edo period for castle construction. Residents can walk to a natural spring source and have access to nearby amenities such as a well-known bakery and a bamboo grove.
