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A samurai house in the Doi-Kachu quarter of Aki, built about 1830 — the oldest in the district.
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A samurai residence in Doi Kuruwanaka, Aki, Kochi Prefecture. The Nomura House (built around 1830), the oldest of about 40 surviving houses, is the only one in the Kuruwanaka open free of charge. It has a double gate to prevent enemy attacks, a narrow entrance of only three tatami mats, and a warrior hideout with walls of about 90 cm. Verandas are provided on both the north and south sides.
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