The Hayashi Tominaga Residence was built in 1883 by the fourth generation Tominaga Goemon.

He built the residence on land that was originally the Takata domain’s imperial forest, and took “Hayashi” from the name of the place, “Tachibayashi,” as the trade name, thus becoming known as “Hayashi Tominaga.

The thatched-roof main house is divided into two types of rooms: a farmer’s room with bold zelkova beams and a kamoi gate, and a samurai-style room with a shoin-style tatami room and other samurai-style rooms.

The Hayashi Tominaga Residence is located in a small garden with a panoramic view of the countryside, as befits a building designated as a cultural property. Passing through the cedar tree-lined path (kido) at the entrance, visitors are greeted by a stately thatched-roof house with a serene appearance.

The hearth and kamado (a wooden door) have been preserved as they were in those days, and the family members of the head of the family still live in the house.

Zelkova beams, which are heavy and have withstood heavy snowfalls, give a bold impression to the hall, which is designed for farmers. The thick, thick wooden duckboards that surround the house on all four sides are also typical of a snowy country.