[Historical exploration] Traveling along the Tokaido road: Futagawa-juku Honjin

A hatago (Japanese inn) in Aichi Prefecture that gives a sense of the old Tokaido road The Futagawajuku Honjin, located near Shizuoka in Aichi Prefecture, is the remains of the Baba family, who served as the Honjin from Bunka 4 to Meiji 3. Through restoration work, the main house, entrance building, study building, and storehouse have been restored to their Edo period appearance, and the building, which would have been used as lodgings by feudal lords and nobles of that time to relax and unwind after their travels, is now open to the public. When I stopped by to take a look, there was an exhibition of May dolls. I was able to see a variety of splendid May dolls from ancient times to the present. The Japanese-style rooms, old kitchens, gardens, storehouses, and other places where feudal lords who would have come in processions to visit for alternate attendance and other purposes could relax and unwind from their travels. Even though it faces the street, the inside is quiet and time flows quietly, making you forget time for a while. The surroundings of this Futagawa-juku Honjin also retain the remnants of the old inns, making you feel like you've traveled back in time. 📍Location: 65 Nakamachi, Futagawa-cho, Toyohashi City 💰Admission fee: Paid (free for preschool children) Parking: Free for 100 cars #EnjoyJapan #GoldenWeek #Aichi #HistoricSites