Kanazawa City Ashigaru Museum, House museum in Nagamachi Samurai District, Japan.
Description
The Kanazawa City Ashigaru Museum is a memorial with two reconstructed homes in the Nagamachi samurai district. The buildings display weapons, tools, and everyday items that these low-ranking warriors actually used.
History
The museum documents the Edo Period when ashigaru served as foot soldiers under the Maeda clan's command. These common warriors formed the backbone of armies despite having lower status than samurai.
Culture
The displays show how foot soldiers actually lived and worked during feudal times. You see their tools, weapons, and household items that reveal what daily life was like for these common warriors.
Practical
The location is north of the Nomura-ke residence and easy to reach on foot. Free admission and multilingual information panels help visitors understand the displays.
Did you know?
The buildings have original earthen walls that receive traditional straw mat protection during winter months. This method preserves the authentic structures from weather damage.
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