A Concrete Gate Matching the Hall
The Former Amakusa Education Hall Main Gate and Wall (旧天草教育会館正門及び塀) is the reinforced concrete main gate and wall of 1934 at the Former Amakusa Education Hall in Funanoo-machi, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, which in 2006 were registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
The Agency for Cultural Affairs records a gate 4.4 metres wide with flanking walls and a wall 40 metres long, owned by Amakusa City and registered for their contribution to the historic landscape.
The Agency notes that the gate and wall share their design with the bases of the main building's porch columns, giving a unified appearance.
Structure
According to the Agency, the gate consists of two rendered reinforced concrete posts 1.9 metres high, 4.4 metres apart, with walls to either side.
The wall runs for a total of 40 metres along the site boundary.
What to Look For
The shared design of the gateposts and the porch column bases shows that the approach from gate to hall was planned as one.
Visiting the Former Amakusa Education Hall Main Gate and Wall
The gate and wall stand at the entrance to the Amakusa Culture Exchange Hall and can be seen from outside.
Opening hours and directions are on the Former Amakusa Education Hall group page.
Q&A
- When were the gate and wall built?
- In 1934, according to the Agency.
- How big is the gate?
- 1.9 metres high and 4.4 metres wide.
- How long is the wall?
- 40 metres in total.
- What is distinctive about their design?
- They match the bases of the main building's porch columns.
- What are they made of?
- Reinforced concrete, with rendered gateposts.
Basic Information
| Name | Former Amakusa Education Hall Main Gate and Wall (旧天草教育会館正門及び塀) |
|---|---|
| Location | 336-3 Funanoo-machi, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 2006/3/27 (Heisei 18) |
| Quantity | 2 structures |
| Dimensions | Gate: reinforced concrete, 4.4 metres wide, with flanking walls; wall: reinforced concrete, 40 metres long |
| Owner | Amakusa City |
| Public Access | Viewable from outside |
References
- Agency for Cultural Affairs Database: Former Amakusa Education Hall Main Gate and Wall (Japanese)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails/101/00005515
- Cultural Heritage Online: Former Amakusa Education Hall Main Gate and Wall (Japanese)
- https://online.bunka.go.jp/heritages/detail/185423
Last verified: 2026.09.28
