The Goyashiki North Storehouse East
Goyashiki (Former Inoue Family Residence) North Storehouse East (郷屋敷（旧井上家住宅）北蔵東, kitagura higashi) is an early Meiji-era storehouse near the middle of the north boundary of the Inoue family estate in Mure-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, and was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan on October 12, 2001.
A covered passage connects it to the Detached Parlor. The national database records a 2-storey dozo structure with a tiled roof and a building area of 46 square meters, the largest of the estate's 2-storey storehouses. It is dated to the early Meiji era, shortly after 1868.
A Wall Against the Rice Fields
The Goyashiki (Former Inoue Family Residence) North Storehouse East was registered for its contribution to the historic landscape. It has a gabled roof of pantiles and white Shikkui walls, and its only openings are 2 high windows on the rear, north side, making it a closed, defensive box.
The official commentary stresses that the storehouse draws a clear line between the house plot and the rice paddies to the north. With few windows, its white wall facing the fields marks the northern edge of the estate at a glance. It is still used for storage, so it continues to do the job it was built for.
What to Look For
On the Goyashiki North Storehouse East, notice how differently each side is treated. The north face has just 2 small windows set high, and the plain white wall doubles as the outer edge of the estate.
The North Storehouse West is built directly against its west wall, and the Middle Earthen Wall, which runs behind the Detached Parlor, is fixed to its east wall. Storehouses and wall together close off the northeast of the compound, which is easiest to follow with a site plan in mind.
Visiting the North Storehouse East
The Goyashiki (Former Inoue Family Residence) North Storehouse East is still a working storeroom and its interior is not open. It stands at the very back of the estate, so even diners may not get a close look.
The land to the north is farmland. If you look from outside, stay off the fields and private property. Hours and directions are on the Goyashiki (Former Inoue Family Residence) group page.
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Q&A
- When was the Goyashiki (Former Inoue Family Residence) North Storehouse East built?
- In the early Meiji era, shortly after 1868. It was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2001.
- Where is the Goyashiki (Former Inoue Family Residence) North Storehouse East?
- Near the middle of the north boundary, joined to the Detached Parlor by a covered passage.
- Why was the Goyashiki (Former Inoue Family Residence) North Storehouse East registered?
- Because it marks the boundary between the estate and the rice paddies to the north and shapes the landscape of the property.
- How large is the Goyashiki (Former Inoue Family Residence) North Storehouse East?
- It is a 2-storey dozo storehouse with a gabled pantile roof, white plaster walls and a building area of 46 square meters.
- Can visitors go inside the Goyashiki (Former Inoue Family Residence) North Storehouse East?
- No. It is still used for storage and is closed to the public.
Basic Information
| Name | Goyashiki (Former Inoue Family Residence) North Storehouse East |
|---|---|
| Location | 1987 Omachi, Mure-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Building) |
| Year Designated | 2001 (Heisei 13) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | 2-storey dozo storehouse, tiled roof, building area 46 square meters |
| Owner | Not disclosed (no owner listed in the Agency for Cultural Affairs database) |
| Public Access | In use as a storeroom; interior not open to the public |
References
- Agency for Cultural Affairs, Cultural Properties Database: Goyashiki (Former Inoue Family Residence) North Storehouse East
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails/101/00002448
- Goyashiki official website: About Goyashiki
- https://goyashiki.co.jp/about/
Last verified: 2026.09.16
