Kita Family was a leading Tomura-yaku* Family that supported
the wealth of Kaga region. Kita Family's grand residential house was constructed
on the instructions by the ruler of Kaga Province, to build a house in accordance
with the high status of Kita Family.
This magnificent residence was built by the descendents of Tokikuni
Family who are said to be descended from the Heike General Taira-no-Tokitada who
came to Noto Peninsula after Heike clan was defeated in the battle of Dannnoura.
his residence was built by the branch family of Tokikuni Famliy.The
new branch family assumed Shimo-Tokikuni as the new family name and prospered
along with the main branch of Tokikuni.
