Turning along the river
The Hirao Family Residence Garden South Wall (平尾家住宅庭南塀) in Morio, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, is the clay wall closing the south side of the garden before the main house, built in the early Showa era, and was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property on March 7, 2008 (number 28-0338).
The Hirao Family Residence Garden South Wall runs south from the middle gate fence and turns to follow the Morio River, separating the garden before the main house from the bridge and the riverside.
Rubble base, black plaster
The Hirao Family Residence Garden South Wall is 19 metres long in total. The north-south stretch matches the height of the board fence, and the riverside stretch steps up higher.
A cut-stone footing sits on a rubble base. On the garden side the posts are left exposed in a clay wall; on the outside they are buried in a smooth wall of black plaster.
A strong base
The Agency for Cultural Affairs singles out the rubble base for its strong appearance. Finishing the garden side and the outer side differently is a habit shared by walls throughout the estate.
Visiting
The Hirao Family Residence Garden South Wall is inside the estate, not open, and not visible from the road.
The story of the estate, what can be seen from the road and directions are on the Hirao Family Residence page.
Q&A
- Where is the Hirao Family Residence Garden South Wall?
- North of the Morio River, running south from the middle gate fence and turning along the river.
- When was the Hirao Family Residence Garden South Wall registered as a cultural property?
- On March 7, 2008, as Registered Tangible Cultural Property number 28-0338. It dates from the early Showa era.
- How is the Hirao Family Residence Garden South Wall finished?
- Exposed posts in clay on the garden side, smooth black plaster on the outside.
- How big is the Hirao Family Residence Garden South Wall?
- 19 metres long in total.
- Can visitors see the Hirao Family Residence Garden South Wall?
- No; it is inside the private grounds and not visible from the road.
Basic Information
| Name | Hirao Family Residence Garden South Wall (平尾家住宅庭南塀) |
|---|---|
| Location | 958 Ando, Morio, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Designation | National Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure); registration number 28-0338 |
| Year Designated | Registered 2008/03/07 (Heisei 20) |
| Quantity | 1 structure |
| Dimensions | Clay wall, tiled; 19 metres long |
| Owner | Private individual |
| Public Access | Not open to the public (private residence) |
References
- Database of National Cultural Properties (Agency for Cultural Affairs) — Hirao Family Residence Garden South Wall
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00006914
- Cultural Heritage Online — Hirao Family Residence Garden South Wall
- https://online.bunka.go.jp/heritages/detail/183126
- Tajima Encyclopedia (Tanshin Regional Promotion Fund) — Hirao Family Residence
- https://tanshin-kikin.jp/tajima/568
Last verified: 2026.10.02
