The garden and sukiya-style architecture spread out over an area of 500 tsubo (about 1,860 square meters) [Former Residence Omuro]. The house is about 80 years old, and although the builder is unknown, it was inherited in 1970 by the late Mitsuo Yamamoto, president of Yamazan Sawmill, a lumber mill in Kyoto, who used it as his residence. Mr. Yamamoto has cleared the dilapidated garden and partially renovated the building. At that time, he added this Western-style room with a flower ceiling. Six flower paintings surround a chandelier. The room used to be a guest room with luxurious sofas. The floral ceiling probably added a touch of color to the hospitality of the guests.

Walking through the garden while admiring the greenery, you will reach the tea ceremony room. It stands on a hill overlooking the mansion and has a wonderful view as far as Mt. There is also a waiting area next to the tea house, with a tea room about one tatami mat in size, where tea was served.

The bathroom, which Mr. Yamamoto installed after purchasing the house, is Western-style. The glass doors are decorated with carvings in the motif of "rafting," the practice of transporting lumber down the Hozu River on rafts, in reference to the lumber industry he ran.

The huge quince table in the hall also belongs to Mr. Yamamoto. The surface is coated with layers of lacquer, reflecting the greenery of the garden. This is called a "garden mirror" and is used as a photo spot.