Ashigaru Nagaya

The Ashigaru Nagaya consists of eight connected residential units designed to accommodate foot soldiers and their families during the Edo period.

Built in 1842 along the Aizu Kaido highway, this structure served as housing for lower-ranking samurai who protected the surrounding territory.

The wooden building displays traditional Japanese architectural elements, including tatami floors and shared walls that reflect social structures of feudal Japan.

Located near Shibata Castle, the exterior of the building remains accessible throughout the year, while the interior maintains restricted access.

This preserved nagaya represents one of the few remaining examples of original foot soldier housing from the nineteenth century in Japan.

Location: Shibata

Inception: 1842

Part of: Shimizu-en

Website: http://hoppou-bunka.com/shimizuen/ashigaru.html

GPS coordinates: 37.94358,139.32892

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:23