In the present study, we investigated the "samurai, s house" which can be considered as the origine of the urbane detached houses of Japanese cities. Results can be summarized as follows; (1) Zashiki is facing the entrance of the grounds ho matter which direction (2) This planning is generally seen in many feudal clan (3) These houses are open to the all directions keeping the continuity between the houses and gardens. This is extremely different from the modern houses which are rather closed to the surroundings.
