A Small Nagayamon Gate of Fine Zelkova
The Masubuchi Family Residence Nagayamon Gate (増渕家住宅長屋門) is a small but dignified nagayamon gate of zelkova of 1873 in Makabecho Makabe, Sakuragawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure) on September 19, 2003 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a single-storey timber building with a tiled roof and a building area of 29 square metres; registration number 08-0109.
A Gate with Double Projecting Beams
The nagayamon gate of the Masubuchi family residence, of 1873, is joined to the south side of the shop (Agency for Cultural Affairs). Gabled and tiled, 6.9 metres wide, it has a single tier of widely spaced rafters.
Small wickets flank the gate, double projecting beams carry the eaves above, and the south side is plastered. Small but built of fine zelkova, it has real dignity and adds to the historic scene (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Why It Was Registered
The Agency registered it for its contribution to the historic landscape.
What to Look For
Look for the small wickets, the double projecting beams and the fine zelkova (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
The owner is not listed in the Agency record. No official information on public access was found. The shop, main house and nagayamon gate are introduced together on the Masubuchi Family Residence page.
Q&A
- When was it built?
- In 1873 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- Where is it?
- Joined to the south of the shop.
- How wide is it?
- 6.9 metres.
- What wood is used?
- Fine zelkova.
- When was the Masubuchi Family Residence Nagayamon Gate registered?
- On September 19, 2003 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Masubuchi Family Residence Nagayamon Gate (増渕家住宅長屋門) |
|---|---|
| Location | 396 Makabecho Makabe, Sakuragawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 2003/09/19 (Heisei 15) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | Single-storey timber, tiled roof, 29 m² |
| Owner | Not listed in the Agency database |
| Public Access | No official information on access |
References
- Masubuchi Family Residence Nagayamon Gate (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00003504
Last verified: 2026.10.28
