The charcoal shed south of the front gate
The Kusaka Family Residence Charcoal Shed (日下家住宅炭小屋, Kusaka-ke Jūtaku Sumigoya) in Awaga, Santo-cho, Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture, is the shed where the household stored its charcoal, built in the mid-Meiji era; it was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property on January 26, 2011 (number 28-0504). It stands west of the treasure storehouse, facing the stable across the front gate.
The Kusaka Family Residence Charcoal Shed held the charcoal that fuelled the household. From its south end the storage sheds run west and then along the street.
A small two-storey building
The Kusaka Family Residence Charcoal Shed runs north-south under a hipped-and-gabled pantile roof, 2 storeys in timber and 3.9 metres by 3.7 metres, with a building area of 15 m². Each floor is a single room, and a large window opens on the east side upstairs.
A solid entrance, paired with the stable
The west and north walls of the Kusaka charcoal shed are thick plastered walls that bury the posts, finished at the intermediate clay coat. The Agency for Cultural Affairs registered it for the way it combines with the stable across the gate to give the compound a solid, formal entrance. A modest outbuilding, it does real work in holding the front of the property together.
Visiting
The Kusaka Family Residence Charcoal Shed is within the private grounds and is not open. Its west and north walls face the gateway, so they may be seen when looking at the front gate from the road; please be considerate of the residents.
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 Charcoal Shed?
- In the Kusaka compound in Awaga, Santo-cho, Asago City, west of the treasure storehouse, on the south side of the front gate.
- When was the Kusaka Family Residence Charcoal Shed registered as a cultural property?
- On January 26, 2011, as Registered Tangible Cultural Property number 28-0504.
- How big is the Kusaka Family Residence Charcoal Shed?
- A 2-storey timber building of 3.9 metres by 3.7 metres, with a building area of 15 m².
- Why was the Kusaka Family Residence Charcoal Shed registered?
- Its thick plastered walls and its pairing with the stable across the gate give the compound a solid entrance.
- Can visitors see the Kusaka Family Residence Charcoal Shed?
- The interior is not open; its outer walls may be visible beside the front gate from the road.
Basic Information
| Name | Kusaka Family Residence Charcoal Shed (日下家住宅炭小屋) |
|---|---|
| Location | 2097 Nishitani, Awaga, Santo-cho, Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture, and other lots |
| Designation | National Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure); registration number 28-0504 |
| Year Designated | Registered 2011/01/26 (Heisei 23) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | Timber, 2 storeys, tiled roof; building area 15 m² |
| Owner | Private individual |
| Public Access | Not open to the public (private residence) |
References
- Database of National Cultural Properties (Agency for Cultural Affairs) — Kusaka Family Residence Charcoal Shed
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00008557
- Tajima Encyclopedia (Tanshin Regional Promotion Fund) — Kusaka Family Residence
- https://tanshin-kikin.jp/tajima/576
Last verified: 2026.10.02
