Kawani-ke Nagayamon Gate

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Kawani-ke Nagayamon in Mima City is a historic structure conveying the prestige of an indigo merchant mansion that built a fortune through the cultivation and manufacturing of Tokushima's specialty, "indigo." This gate, estimated to have been built in the late Edo period, features a very large-scale and heavy structure, symbolizing how the indigo industry brought prosperity to this region. The white walls, tiles, and sturdy wooden gate exude a style concentrating traditional Japanese architectural beauty. With good access from the "Udatsu Townscape," visiting them together allows for a deeper understanding of the former wealthy merchants' authority and aesthetic sense. The magnificent gate suddenly appearing in idyllic scenery provides a time-slip sensation, a must-see heritage for history fans.

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【説明字幕】長屋門とそばの花が織りなす歴史の風景/川人家長屋門　Kawahitoke Nagaya-mon Gate

Miyoshi City Tourism Association

Kawani-ke Nagayamon Gate

Address: 319 Ikedacho Nishiyama Takibata, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture
Website: https://miyoshi-tourism.jp/spot/kawahitokenagayamon/
Operator: Kawajitake Nagayamon Gate

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