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The Oku Family Residence was the home of a wealthy farming family who came back to the area to resume a life of farming in 1616. The Oku family served as the headman of Kashii Village during the Edo Period (1603 to 1867). The main building is believed to have been built in 1727, while the front gate and storehouse, the latter of which is located to the east of the main building, are estimated to have been built in the 19th century. The residence features a crisscross layout that was characteristic of the Sennan (southern Osaka) region, although it has six rooms due to its large size. The buildings and site have all been designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan in recognition of their value as a large private residence that has been passed down since ancient times in the Sennan region.