*Preservation and repair work began in June 2016.
For a while, the Chiba Family Residence (Nanbu Magariya Chiba Family), an important cultural property, will be closed to the public due to conservation and repair work.
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This magariya, built about 200 years ago, has a living area of 122 tsubo and a livestock barn area of about 41 tsubo.It was once home to 15 farmers and about 20 horses, and you can see it from below. It is said that all the fields were owned by the Chiba clan, the owner of this mansion.
Utilizing the natural topography and constructing stone walls, it has an elegant appearance that resembles a castle.
It is counted as one of Japan's top 10 private houses, along with Hida's gassho-style architecture.
- Location
- 1-14 Kamiyaori, Ayaori-cho, Tono-shi, Iwate 028-0533
- Inquiries
- Contact name: Tono Cultural Research Center Cultural Division
Phone number: 0198-62-2340
