Former Yasuda Family Residence (Bashayama Folk Village)

What is the Former Yasuda Family Residence (Bashayama Folk Village)?

The former Yasuda Family Residence (Bashayama Folk Village) in Kasari Town, Amami Oshima, is a cultural asset spot that exhibits the tatami wing (omote) of a detached minka built in the late Edo period.It is a one-story wooden house with a hipped roof and iron shingle roof, with a total floor area of approximately 66m2. It has a large entrance, two 4.5-mat koza rooms and a 10-mat main room, and other traditional architectural structures unique to Amami that have been handed down to the present.

Reasons why the former Yasuda Family Residence (Bashayama Folk Village) is popular and how to enjoy it

This house, which still retains the architectural style of the late Edo period, is a valuable place to experience the traditional architectural culture of Amami, as it retains the structure of a "detached minka" rooted in the unique climate and lifestyle of the Amami region. In addition to its value as a cultural asset, the surrounding natural environment and facilities make it an ideal spot for a visit combining cultural exploration and sightseeing.

Historical value: The minka structures of Amami Oshima built in the late Edo period remain almost intact, and visitors can experience architectural styles unique to the region, such as the "bunten-gata minka" and "hikimon structure. It is an extremely valuable cultural heritage for understanding the architectural culture of Amami.
National Tangible Cultural Property: The former Yasuda Family Residence was designated a National Tangible Cultural Property in 2007, and is a trusted tourist resource with officially recognized historical and cultural value. It is also attracting attention as an object of study tours and cultural research.
The core of the exhibition facility "Bashasan Folk Village": visitors can not only tour the minka alone, but also learn about Amami life and culture comprehensively through the display of old tools and daily life items in the Folk Village. Combined with the outdoor exhibits, visitors can enjoy nature and history while strolling around.
The beauty of the structure is Instagram-worthy: the thatched-roof-like hipped roof, the warmth of the wood in the interior spaces, and the hand-crafted fittings are all photo-worthy, and their beauty is widely shared through social networking services. It is also gaining popularity among young people interested in traditional culture.

Former Yasuda Family Residence (Bashayama Folk Village)

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