The Shida Residence is a former merchant's home and trading house in Kanbara-juku, one of the original 53 post towns of the old Tokaido Highway. Originally producers of soy sauce and miso, the home is now a museum that is open to the public. There are many interesting antiques and artifacts, but there are no English explanations and only Japanese is spoken by the staff. It is best to bring someone who can translate. The admission fee is 300 yen.
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The Shida Residence in Kanbara
Visit a historic merchant's home in Shizuoka
By Sandra Isaka
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Kim
5 years ago
I'd love to see all those antiques in person!
Elena Lisina
5 years ago
I like old post towns, have visited Kiso towns Narai, Magome and Tsumago - interesting!
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