By using this website, you are deemed to have consented to the setting and use of cookies. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

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
    Back to List

    View More

    Seishinni Monument

    The grave site of Seishinni, the 21st head of the Tono Nanbu family. She is a ``female lord,'' which was unusual in the feudal era. He moved to Tono with his adopted son Tadayoshi, the 22nd lord of the feudal lord, and restored peace in Tono, which had been in turmoil, and was admired by his vassals and residents.

    Tono City

    Southern Iwate
    History / Culture

    Roadside station “Miyamori”

    It is located in the center of Miyamori Town, halfway along National Route 283, which connects the inland and coastal areas of Iwate Prefecture. The ``Fureai Information Plaza'' inside the roadside station sells agricultural products and wasabi processed products produced in the town, and provides information on sightseeing spots and events in the town. The rest corner and restrooms are available 24 hours a day. Adjacent to a shopping center, nearby is the Meganebashi Bridge, which is reminiscent of Kenji Miyazawa's ``Night on the Galaxy Railway'' and has become a symbol of the town.

    Tono City

    Southern Iwate
    Other

    Fuefuki Pass

    This is a mountain pass that runs from Tono to Kamaishi City and Otsuchi Town.In the past, seafood carried from Otsuchi was exchanged for rice, charcoal, etc. carried from Tono at the Utsugiba in Wayama down Fuefuki Pass. was walking along the mountain pass while leading his horse. It was also called Mimikiri Pass because in winter, the wind blows so cold that it cuts your ears.

    Tono City

    Southern Iwate
    Nature / Scenery