Ōhashiya, 愛知県豊川市赤坂町にあった旅籠
Ōhashiya is a traditional inn in Toyokawa built in Edo-period style that once lodged travelers on the historic Tokaido Road. The building features dark wood construction, small latticed windows, and traditional roof overhangs typical of that era.
Ōhashiya was founded in 1649 and rebuilt in its current form in 1715, serving as a rest station on the Tokaido between Edo and Kyoto. It survived a fire in 1921 that destroyed one-third of the structure but was rebuilt and remained operational for over 350 years.
The name Ōhashiya reflects its past role as a stopping place for travelers on the road. Visitors today experience it as a living reminder of hospitality traditions that have shaped Japanese culture for centuries, where ordinary people from different walks of life once rested side by side.
Ōhashiya is about a five-minute drive from the Otowa Gamagori Interchange and reachable by foot in about ten minutes from the nearby train station. Parking is available on site, and entry is free with hours running from morning until late afternoon.
The famous poet Matsuo Basho is said to have stayed here and composed a poem during his visit. Additionally, the building was depicted by artist Ando Hiroshige in his celebrated series illustrating the 53 stages of the Tokaido.
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