Meiji
Gifu · 明治Browse Gifu’s cultural heritage from the Meiji period (1868 – 1912). Filter by type and keyword, with concise stories, maps, and travel tips.
The Storehouse of the Hanada-Imai Residence in Mimayano, Gero, dates to about 1875. A two-storey plaster dozo, plain in form but carefully finished around its front door.
Discover the Morikawa Yoshiaki Family Residence, a registered tangible cultural property in Okute-juku, Mizunami City. This 1893 Meiji-era house served as both a merchant home and traveler's inn along the Nakasendo highway.
Discover the Yatsusankan Storehouse (Dozō), a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in Hida Furukawa, Gifu Prefecture. This imposing Meiji-era earthen storehouse is part of a renowned ryotei ryokan with over 160 years of history, showcasing traditional Hida craftsmanship and architectural heritage.
The Yatsusankan Main Building in Hida-Furukawa, Gifu Prefecture, is a historic ryotei ryokan founded in the Ansei era. Rebuilt in 1905 by Hida master carpenters, this two-story wooden structure is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, celebrated for its hipped-gable roof, open atrium, and individually designed guest rooms.