This was the home of Takemoto Sukeroku (dates unknown), an Edo-period (1603–1867) village head in charge of administration on behalf of the governor. Notice the fire walls that project from the eaves at each end of the second-floor roof. These fire walls helped to prevent the spread of fire from neighboring buildings. Their size and decoration displayed the owner’s wealth. Structures equipped with fire walls can be seen throughout Kinomoto-juku.

 

※This English-language text was created by the Japan Tourism Agency.