Remains from the Edo period: Takayama Jinya

#2024TravelReview Takayama Jinya - "Witnessing the shogunate as a deputy official, and understanding history after the Meiji Restoration" ℹ️Introduction: It is the only existing remains of the main buildings of the magistrate and the county governor in Japan. It has been used as a government office for nearly 300 years and is now listed as a national historic site! ! 📚History Introduction: ～The Shogunate Period～ In 1692, the Edo Shogunate incorporated Hida Province into its direct jurisdiction, which meant that it would become the economic center of the shogunate in the future. The rice warehouse of Takayama Castle was moved here, thus opening the prelude to Takayama Jinya. Because Hida has rich forestry resources, it was considered to have economic value by the shogunate, and an official office was set up in Jinya. A total of 25 "deputy officials" were dispatched, and the "gundai" performed police, judicial and other miscellaneous affairs! ～Meiji Restoration～ After the end of the shogunate, there were more than 60 magistrates and county magistrates in Japan, but now there is only one left. It was designated as a "National Historic Site" in 1929. Jinya continued to be used as an administrative agency during the Meiji period~ ✨Visit highlights: ～Qinghai Ripples～ It is usually carved on the niche of the entrance hall. Its pattern resembles the waves 🌊, hence the name. It is mainly used to pray for eternal peace and prosperity~ ~True Rabbit🐰~ In the past, there were many rabbits in Hida. At that time, houses were built using the "Naga-no-no" technique, so wherever there were joints between the wood strips, a "nail head" would be exposed. In order to make it look beautiful, rabbits were painted on them and used as mascots. 📖「Nagashi」: A common wooden part in traditional Japanese architecture. Generally refers to the horizontal long crossbeam connecting columns. ～Officials’ Living Room～ The official residence of the deputy governor and county governor sent by Edo and their families. It was also used by deputies and county magistrates in their daily lives. There is a tea room at the deepest part of the room. In addition, this room was originally called the official living room, and was also known as "Arashiyama no Ma". ～Lobby～ All large and important events will be held here. The courtyard overlooking the hall has different scenery throughout the year. ~ Court ~ There were two rooms used to interrogate prisoners and hand them over for trial. One was a window for accepting lawsuits and petitions from villagers, and the other was the interrogation and trial room. There were many torture instruments inside, which were used for torture and forced confessions at the time! ~ Granary ~ It is the oldest and largest granary in Japan. It is estimated to have been built in 1600. Its construction technology is complicated and has been gradually lost! ! 📍Address: 1-5 Hachiken-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: ➡️08:45-17:00 (11/1-2/28: 08:45-16:30) ➡️The museum will be closed during the New Year every year! ! 🎟️Per capita consumption: Adults: 440 yen Free for high school students and below 🚴Transportation: About 10 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station 🗓️Itinerary: Miyagawa Morning Market - Takayama Old Street - Takayama Jinya 💞Recommended reasons: 1. National Historic Sites 2. The only remaining Daikan culture and architecture 3. Witness the history and culture of the Edo period 4. It would be unreasonable not to take a look after coming all the way here! ! #Takayama Jinya #National Historic Site #Agency #Hida #Edo Shogunate #100 Ways to Travel