Kanazawa City Ashigaru Museum

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.

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.

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.

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.

The buildings have original earthen walls that receive traditional straw mat protection during winter months. This method preserves the authentic structures from weather damage.

Location: Kanazawa

Address: 石川県金沢市長町1丁目9番3号

Website: https://www4.city.kanazawa.lg.jp/shisetsu/bunka/ashi.html

GPS coordinates: 36.56611,136.65000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:40