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Nambu Magariya Chiba House (under conservation and repair work)

Tono City

Southern Iwate

History / Culture

    *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.

    For more information ⇒ [ Tono City homepage ]

    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
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