Sendai was the capital of Sendai-Han. "Gaijin" means a foreigner and "Gaijin-ya" means a guest house for foreigner. Through the examination of historical mateials, following results are ascertained; (1)Gaijin-ya was built at first in 1632-1641. (2)There were 5 Gaijin-yas in the latter half of 17th century, but 4 of them were disposed in 1694 and only one had existed until the end of Edo-Era. (3)Gaijin-ya was composed of Goza-no-ma(main guest room), Shisha-no-ma(room for messenger), Hiro-ma(entrance room) and cookroom.
