Fujikawashuku
Post Town Structure
The Fujikawa post station extended for about 1,020 meters fr om the Higashi-Bobana gateway to Nishi-Bobana, with multiple rest stop facilities for travelers. The rows of homes facing the road were constructed to block unauthorized entry from the outside. Fires proved a great threat to these wooden structures, and so guardhouses called jishinban were set up at intervals, serving as modern fire brigades and police boxes. The y were equipped with firefighting equipment and operated around the clock patrols to keep the post town safe.
Post stations typically consisted of a central Honjin (inns re served solely for daimyo lords and government officials), Waki-honjin (sub-honjin for high-ranki ng officials), Toiyaba (wholesalers, porter services and delivery stations), and other facilities such as Hatago (inns for the general public) and Chaya teahouses supporting the functions of the post town.
Honjin and Waki-honjin
Honjin were premium inns designated for daimyo and government officials, while waki-honjin were for lower ranked daimyo. The ukiyo-e print depicts people preparing for a daimyo’s departure from the inn.
Hatago and Kichin-yado
Hatago were inns providing meals and accommodation for samurai and commoners. Kichin-yado offered cheaper lodging, where guests would have to prepare their own meals. The areas around the Hatago were typically bustling with activity as people relaxed and customers were solicitated.
Toiyaba (Historical Site of Palanquin Station)
Toiyaba were general offices for relaying packages or arranging accommodations. The areas around the toiyaba were often crowded with couriers and horses ready to transfer packages brought in from the previous post stations and documents awaiting delivery.
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Fujikawashuku
Post Town Structure
The Fujikawa post station extended for about 1,020 meters fr om the Higashi-Bobana gateway to Nishi-Bobana, with multiple rest stop facilities for travelers. The rows of homes facing the road were constructed to block unauthorized entry from the outside. Fires proved a great threat to these wooden structures, and so guardhouses called jishinban were set up at intervals, serving as modern fire brigades and police boxes. The y were equipped with firefighting equipment and operated around the clock patrols to keep the post town safe.
Post stations typically consisted of a central Honjin (inns re served solely for daimyo lords and government officials), Waki-honjin (sub-honjin for high-ranki ng officials), Toiyaba (wholesalers, porter services and delivery stations), and other facilities such as Hatago (inns for the general public) and Chaya teahouses supporting the functions of the post town.
Honjin and Waki-honjin
Honjin were premium inns designated for daimyo and government officials, while waki-honjin were for lower ranked daimyo. The ukiyo-e print depicts people preparing for a daimyo’s departure from the inn.
Hatago and Kichin-yado
Hatago were inns providing meals and accommodation for samurai and commoners. Kichin-yado offered cheaper lodging, where guests would have to prepare their own meals. The areas around the Hatago were typically bustling with activity as people relaxed and customers were solicitated.
Toiyaba (Historical Site of Palanquin Station)
Toiyaba were general offices for relaying packages or arranging accommodations. The areas around the toiyaba were often crowded with couriers and horses ready to transfer packages brought in from the previous post stations and documents awaiting delivery.