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<p>The Koma Old Town House is distinguished by its beautiful stone walls. </p>

The Koma Old Town House is distinguished by its beautiful stone walls. (Photo: Sherilyn Siy)

Saitama

Koma Old Town House

A beautifully restored historic house

Sherilyn Siy Mar 04, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>The Koma Old Town House is distinguished by its beautiful stone walls. </p>

<p>Upon entering, visitors can enjoy a spacious Japanese style garden that overlooks Kinchakuda. </p>

<p>At the entrance of the main house is a place to kindle a fire, where tea was probably served. </p>

<p>Some old kitchen implements include sifters, baskets, and jars.</p>

<p>Behind the house is a still functional water pump. </p>

<p>The storehouse now houses various exhibits. It regularly displays old photos of Koma.  </p>

<p>The old cooking stove, plain and simple, must have been sturdy and functional in its prime. </p>

<p>This building, separate from the main house, regularly displays large watercolor paintings of Kinchakuda in the different seasons. This building is sometimes used for different exhibits as well. </p>

Just a 15 minute walk from Koma Station and along the main road sits the majestic Koma Old Town House, a beautifully restored historic residence of the Arai family, one of the richest families and formal leaders of Koma. The house was built at the end of the Edo Period. It is now a museum open to the public and admission is free.

Sherilyn Siy

Sherilyn Siy @sherilyn.siy

For Sherilyn Siy, Asia is home. Born in Hong Kong, Sherilyn spent time in the Philippines, China, and now lives in Japan. She speaks English, Filipino, Chinese (or putonghua), and Hokkien, her family's local dialect. Running is one of her favorite ways to explore Japan. She proudly finished the 2...