Old houses in Hirao

Updated: November 29, 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, December 11, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday, December 25, 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

Details of the old house can also be found in the digital archives.

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.