弘前市には、武家屋敷の趣をそのまま残す住家が今なお何軒も存在する。正面は主人とお客様を迎えるための入口で、家族の入口は側方か背後にあるのが武家住宅の大きな特徴だ。因みに私の本家も武家屋敷だが、残念なことに一部を除いて現代建築に改築されている。
There are many homes in Hirosaki City that still retain the atmosphere of samurai residences. A key feature of samurai residences is that the main entrance is reserved for the master of the house and guests, while the family entrance is located on the side or at the rear. Incidentally, the Fujita’s main family's residence is also a samurai mansion style, but unfortunately, with a few exceptions, it has been renovated into a modern building.
通りを1本隔てただけで、おしゃれな家があるのもこの街の特徴かもしれない。これらがツアーコンテンツになる事はないが、新旧共存する街並みに改めて魅力を感じた。
Just one street over, there are stylish houses—perhaps that’s what makes this town so special While these aren’t typically featured in guided tours, I was struck anew by the charm of this townscape where old and new coexist.
春の数日しか咲かない花のためにデザインしたモダン住宅のスポット庭に、センスの良さがうかがえる。
The spot garden of this modern home, designed specifically for flowers that bloom for only a few days in spring, reveals a keen sense of style.
