OTA-YA AND THE HOUSE OF KIRISAWA FAMILY IN NAMERIKAWA DURING EDO-ERA

A study on lodgings used by lord in Kanazawa-han and Toyama-han (Part IV)

Abstract

Namerikawa was a stage in Kanazawa-Han. Ota-ya was a lodging used by feudal lord for stay and rest in Kanazawa-Han during Edo-Era. Through the examination of historical materials, following results were ascertained;
1) In 1625 the house of Kirisawa family was designated to Ota-ya.
2) In 1690 the designation was canceled and the house of Kirisawa family became Honjin.
3) Plan of Ota-ya in Namerikawa was simlar to plan of the house of Kirisawa family in 19th century.