Former residence of Mitsukuri Genpo

Tsuyama Jōkamachi Ryokan is a highly recommended choice, located just a 3-minute walk from Shigaki Genpō Residence. Housed in a renovated Edo-era townhouse, it preserves original wooden beams and shoji screens. Some rooms offer views of a serene karesansui rock garden. The inn provides complimentary yukata experiences and tea ceremony tours, plus private guides to explore the legacy of the Shigaki family and their role in Edo-period intellectual culture

Tsuyama Hombu Betsuin is a boutique guesthouse built within a preserved Edo-period samurai residence just 200 meters from the site. Every room features traditional tatami flooring and "toko-no-ma" alcoves, while select suites open directly onto private miniature gardens. Guests enjoy farm-to-table breakfasts sourced locally and can reserve guided visits to the Shigaki residence, ensuring a seamless cultural journey through Tsuyama's historic heart

Tsuyama Giken Shukubou stands out as the only lodging with direct access to a meticulously restored Edo-style "rokuyō-shiki" garden visible from its rooms. The "Moku-zan Garden Suite" offers panoramic views of raked gravel, moss-covered stones, and seasonal flora—cherry blossoms drift across the pond in spring, while maple leaves reflect in autumn. The property also provides professional photography assistance for guests passionate about garden aesthetics and historical architecture

Tsuyama Bunshi no Yado hosts monthly "Shigaki Study Night" events in its heritage-style reception hall, featuring lectures by literary scholars on Edo-era Confucianism and calligraphy. Guests may participate in hands-on workshops such as "Kanji Rubbing" and handmade bookmark creation using antique paper. The hotel’s "Bunshi Tea Ceremony" offers a unique blend of local matcha and wild chrysanthemum tea, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the scholarly traditions once practiced at the residence

Tsuyama Kogeki Memorial House is a designated cultural asset of Tsuyama City, originally serving as the ancestral shrine of the Shigaki family. Now transformed into a 12-room heritage accommodation, each room reflects a different era of scholar life—such as "Night Reading Chamber" and "Calligraphy Gathering Room." Guests receive a personal audio guide that narrates the family’s academic legacy and the rise of Confucian scholarship in Tsuyama throughout history

Tsuyama Wafū Family Kan is a thoughtfully designed ryokan for families, situated just 150 meters from the residence. It features connecting rooms, a dedicated children’s tatami play zone, and free "Scholar Explorer Kits" containing vintage-style brushes, ink, and paper for kids to compose a letter to "Mr. Shigaki." Daily afternoon "Tsuyama Old Town Treasure Hunt" combines historical clues with fun challenges, making learning about Edo-era culture an engaging adventure for young travelers