Thatch in the town, Nakasendo at Toriimoto-juku

            It is unusual to see the old style roofing in the countryside anymore, although sometimes a corrugated sheath here and there is a hint that thatch lies below. But to see this in a hamlet along the old Naksendo seems especially rare. The front doorway makes it seem unlived in; uncared for, however. Still it stands as a time-traveler to a century when skilled thatchers repaired or replaced the covering every other generation with considerable expense, time and talent, and materials needed. A gable vent allowed smoke from the open pit fire to escape and a bit of light to enter, perhaps.
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Taken in: 日本 / 滋賀県 / 彦根市 (show map)

Taken on: June 10, 2017

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田舎

rural japan

nakasendo

hikone

tokaido

shigaken

中山道

彦根市

街道

江戸時代

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