Ōgo Honjin 淡河宿本陣 神戸市北区
from 17th century to mid 19th century, every daimyo (feudal lords in Japan) was frequently on the roads traveling back and forth between his domain and the capital with his army unit from scores to thousands of men.
The accomodations for daimyo were prepared throughout the nation. few of them survived as prestigeous traditional japanese inns.
there was a narrow mountain path for daimyos at the northern part of kobe city. Yunoyama road for those to stay at Arima hotsprings. a house constructed as a hotel for daimyos on the road had been used by the landlord family of the region. it is now open for public on weekends.
south house
south room, one of the eight parts of the entire complex.
elevated floor terrace made of precious woods signifies the prestige.
the official name of this house is the ruin of oh-go honjin. it was ruins since the site had been devastated for many years. clearning and repair was completed last year, but the name is still in use. the building was originally from 18th century with reforms for several times.
この建物の正式名称は「本陣跡」 半世紀以上、住む人もなく放置され「本陣跡」と呼ばれてきた頃の名前が残っています。財団法人 淡河宿本陣跡保存会の活動により、ここ数年 美化が進められてきました
