The back gate between the new wing and the rice mill
The Kusaka Family Residence Back Gate (日下家住宅裏門, Kusaka-ke Jūtaku Uramon) in Awaga, Santo-cho, Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture, is the back gate on the east side of the compound, built in 1839; it was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property on January 26, 2011 (number 28-0509). It stands toward the north end of the east side, between the new wing and the rice-polishing shed.
The Kusaka Family Residence Back Gate is the rear entrance to the compound, opposite in role to the front gate. A pair of doors fills the south part and a wicket door the north.
Three rows of brackets under the eaves
The Kusaka Family Residence Back Gate runs north-south under a pantile roof and is 3.0 metres long. A lintel beam rests on the main posts, and three rows of cantilevered brackets run fore and aft to carry the eave beams, with a ceiling under the eaves and a single layer of widely spaced rafters.
Dignity at the back
According to the Agency for Cultural Affairs, the Kusaka back gate gives the rear of the compound a dignified presence. It is only a back entrance, yet it is carefully framed with layered brackets, and its date, 1839, is precisely known.
Visiting
The Kusaka Family Residence Back Gate is on the east side of the compound, and the gateway can be seen from the road. The grounds behind it are a private home; look in passing.
The background of the property, what can be seen from outside and directions are on the Kusaka Family Residence (Asago) page.
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Q&A
- Where is the Kusaka Family Residence Back Gate?
- On the east side of the Kusaka compound in Awaga, Santo-cho, Asago City, toward the north, between the new wing and the rice-polishing shed.
- When was the Kusaka Family Residence Back Gate registered as a cultural property?
- On January 26, 2011, as Registered Tangible Cultural Property number 28-0509.
- When was the Kusaka Family Residence Back Gate built?
- In 1839.
- How is the Kusaka Family Residence Back Gate built?
- A lintel on the main posts and three rows of brackets carrying the eaves, with a ceiling under the eaves, double doors to the south and a wicket door to the north.
- Can visitors see the Kusaka Family Residence Back Gate?
- The gateway can be seen from the road, but the grounds behind it are private.
Basic Information
| Name | Kusaka Family Residence Back Gate (日下家住宅裏門) |
|---|---|
| Location | 2097 Nishitani, Awaga, Santo-cho, Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture, and other lots |
| Designation | National Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure); registration number 28-0509 |
| Year Designated | Registered 2011/01/26 (Heisei 23) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | Timber, tiled roof; 3.0 metres wide |
| Owner | Private individual |
| Public Access | Not open to the public (private residence); outer face visible from the road |
References
- Database of National Cultural Properties (Agency for Cultural Affairs) — Kusaka Family Residence Back Gate
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00008562
- Tajima Encyclopedia (Tanshin Regional Promotion Fund) — Kusaka Family Residence
- https://tanshin-kikin.jp/tajima/576
Last verified: 2026.10.02
