Akizuki no Tori House / FUJIWALABO / Teppei Fujiwara Architects Labo

Akizuki is an old village formed in a valley carved out by the flow of the Notori River and has long been known as a famous place for its clean, clear water. Most houses in the town still dig wells for their own drinking supply, and the crops grown in the surrounding fields are particularly delicious. The streets are lined with ancient stone walls, samurai houses, and machiya townhouses. It is a pristine town, very much rooted in the history and culture of the area.