Photos of Kyu Soma-tei

The former Soma Residence is a famous scenic spot in the Motomachi district of Hakodate. It was built by a wealthy businessman Soma during the Meiji period and has been where the family has been for generations. The house is a fusion of traditional Japanese wooden architecture and Western architecture. Whether it is the style of the house, the construction of the garden or the choice of furniture in the mansion, it shows the good taste of its owner. There are many precious collections of the Soma family on display in the house, including some exquisite antiques of calligraphy and painting, which are of great artistic value and ornamental value.