Historical Buildings of Takayama

Takayama Jinya’s history goes back to 1692, when it was one of the branch office of

EdoBakufu (Shogunate) during Shogun’s rule (read more about shogun & bakufu).

During Tokugawa Shogun’s rule, there were roughly 60 of these which the Bakufu ruled directly (the rest were ruled by feudal lords), but Takayama Jinya is the only one still standing today.  The purpose of the building was for officials to conduct government affairs, such as tax collections, police, and finance related matters.

After 1867 when Japan returned to emperors’ rule, the building became the prefecture government office.  The office and grand hall were built in early 1800’s but the rice storehouse in the back dates back to 1600’s.

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