Old houses in Hirao

Updated: October 24, 2024

Image Old folk house in Hirao

Opening of old folk houses to the public

Twice a month, Main house ( ) and Storehouse ( ) will be released.

Next release date and time

The facility will be open to the public on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

place

2-45-19 Hirao, Inagi City

From Keio Sagamihara Line "Inagi Station" to "Shin-Yurigaoka Station" get off at "Hirao" and walk 5 minutes Odakyu Line "Shin-Yurigaoka Station" to "Inagi Station" get off at "Hirao" and walk 5 minutes

Note: There is no parking lot, so please refrain from coming by car.

Image: Old folk house guide map

Overview of the old folk house

This old house was built in Hirao Village in the late Edo period. Headman ( ) It was built as a residence.

Main house ( )

Tenpo ( ) Built in 1843. Wooden one-story building. Hip-ridge structure ( ) the law of nature Thatched roof ( ) Approximately 38 tsubo (approximately 125 square meters) (9 while ( ) x5 while ( ) ). Headman ( ) The structure shows its formality.

Feature 1: There is an entrance for customer service

On the left side of the front of the house is the entrance for guests. Headman ( ) Because it was a farmhouse, a reception entrance was built to welcome government officials and other guests. Headman ( ) Only allowed Ceremony platform ( ) or Mairado ( ) It has a formal structure. The entrance is usually on the right side, so there are two entrances.

Feature 2 Under the eaves ( ) The structure of the Segai style

Under the eaves ( ) If you look at this area, you can see the Segai-style structure. It is taller and deeper than a typical residential house. Under the eaves ( ) A wooden ceiling is built in this area. Under the eaves ( ) The structure of rafter ( ) On top of the Thatch ( ) In order to put Under the eaves ( ) of Thatch ( ) You can see it directly. The wooden structure makes it look like a wooden building. Headman ( ) This shows the format.

Feature 3: Located in the back room floor ( ) of while ( ) and Hirashoin ( )

The inner room Guest room ( ) This room was used as a floor ( ) of while ( ) and Hirashoin ( ) is provided. floor ( ) of while ( ) is depth 1 Length ( ) Five Size ( ) And the armpits closet ( ) It has become. Hirashoin ( ) There is only a sliding screen to let in light. Shelf board ( ) Both are simple in design, Headman ( ) The structure shows its formality.