Senko House (Tsubokawa Family Residence)

Historical Culture | Takeda Area

A thatched-roof house built in the early Edo period

This is the oldest surviving private residence in Fukui Prefecture, built in the early Edo period. It is considered a nationally valuable architectural example, featuring visible marks from round-bladed hand axes used to finish the pillars and beams, and the rare use of three forked pillars supporting the upper structure.
The thatched roof features a hip-and-gable design at the front and a hipped style at the rear. The exterior walls are covered with cedar bark, complemented by the clean white of shoji screens, creating a refined and elegant appearance. The roof's uniquely shaped gable (hafu), known for its graceful beauty and bold presence, is said to be found nowhere else in Japan.
Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property
In mid-June, beautiful irises bloom in the adjacent iris garden, and in autumn, the nationally registered garden showcases vibrant colors. This historic house harmonizes perfectly with the seasonal scenery throughout the year.
The rest area also offers 100% buckwheat soba noodles made from locally grown Maruoka buckwheat flour—a hidden favorite among visitors.