The House that Herring Built: The Old Aoyama Villa – HOKKAIDO LOVE!
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Using their great wealth amassed through the herring fishing trade, the Aoyama family constructed this stunning villa. Japan’s finest craftsmen spent 6 years perfecting the wood-frame construction while famous artists adorned the interior with original paintings, calligraphy, and more than 2,000 panes of handmade glass. Be sure not to leave before grabbing a bite! This residence-turned-preserved-villa now houses a delicious restaurant serving traditional herring cuisine, a reminder of how the family made its fortune.

Old Aoyama Villa

3-63 Shukutsu, Otaru, Hokkaido
http://www.otaru-kihinkan.jp/en/