Where the Household Made Its Miso
The Fujisaki Family Residence (Sekishokan) Miso Storehouse, in Tanoura, Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, is a two-storey earthen-walled storehouse built in 1894 and listed as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property on 18 October 2000.
In Japanese it is 藤崎家住宅（赤松館）味噌蔵 (misogura). The household made and stored its own miso and soy sauce here. The building has a gabled, pantiled roof and covers 61 square metres, and along the whole of its east side a lean-to pent roof shelters a working area in front of the doors.
A Gable on the Corner
The Fujisaki Family Residence (Sekishokan) Miso Storehouse was registered for its contribution to the historic landscape.
It stands at the southwest corner of the estate, one of the most visible spots on the property, with its gable end turned to the street. The Agency for Cultural Affairs praises the way white plaster set against posts spaced half a bay apart gives that face its order. The triangle of the gable closes the western end of the whole street front.
Posts Every Half Bay
Look at the spacing of the posts on the Fujisaki Family Residence (Sekishokan) Miso Storehouse. They stand half a bay apart, roughly 90 centimetres, dividing the white wall into narrow panels. Instead of burying the frame in plaster, the builders left it showing, a choice that suits a building meant to be seen from the road.
Then walk to the east side. The lean-to roof runs the full length of the building, so barrels could be moved and batches started even in rain. Home brewing was part of daily life in a landowner's house, and the shape of the storehouse still shows it.
Seeing the Miso Storehouse
The Fujisaki Family Residence (Sekishokan) Miso Storehouse stands on the southwest corner, and its gable can be seen from the front.
The Ashikita Town Tourism Association reported that the estate was badly damaged in the earthquake of July 2026, and no reopening had been announced as of September 2026. The grounds cannot be entered.
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Q&A
- What was the Fujisaki Family Residence (Sekishokan) Miso Storehouse used for?
- The household made and stored its own miso and soy sauce there.
- When was the Fujisaki Family Residence (Sekishokan) Miso Storehouse built?
- In 1894, according to the national register.
- How big is the Fujisaki Family Residence (Sekishokan) Miso Storehouse?
- It is a two-storey earthen-walled storehouse with a gabled, pantiled roof, covering 61 square metres, with a lean-to roof along its east side.
- Why is the Fujisaki Family Residence (Sekishokan) Miso Storehouse a Registered Tangible Cultural Property?
- Set gable-first on a prominent corner, it balances white plaster against closely spaced posts. It was registered on 18 October 2000 for its contribution to the historic landscape.
- Can I see the Fujisaki Family Residence (Sekishokan) Miso Storehouse?
- Its gable can be seen from outside. The estate was damaged in the earthquake of July 2026 and had not reopened as of September 2026.
Basic Information
| Name | Fujisaki Family Residence (Sekishokan) Miso Storehouse |
|---|---|
| Location | 781-2 and others, Gotanda, Tanoura, Ashikita Town, Ashikita District, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 2000/10/18 (Heisei 12) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | Building area 61 square metres (earthen-walled storehouse, 2 storeys, tiled roof) |
| Owner | Not listed in the ACA database (private) |
| Public Access | Apparently closed after earthquake damage; check before visiting |
References
- National Cultural Properties Database: Fujisaki Family Residence (Sekishokan) Miso Storehouse (Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails/101/00001985
- Cultural Heritage Online: Fujisaki Family Residence (Sekishokan) Miso Storehouse (Japanese)
- https://online.bunka.go.jp/heritages/detail/148595
- Fujisaki Family Residence Sekishokan (Ashikita Town Tourism Association, Japanese)
- https://ashikita-kankou.com/introduce/%E8%B5%A4%E6%9D%BE%E9%A4%A8/
- Notice on the Ashikita Curry Road event, 5 August 2026 (Ashikita Town Tourism Association, Japanese)
- https://ashikita-kankou.com/2026/08/05/%e3%80%8c%e8%8a%a6%e5%8c%97%e4%bc%bd%e5%93%a9%e8%a1%97%e9%81%93%e3%80%8d%e3%81%ab%e3%81%a4%e3%81%84%e3%81%a6%e3%81%ae%e3%81%8a%e7%9f%a5%e3%82%89%e3%81%9b/
Last verified: 2026.09.25
