Hokkoku Kaido Tsumairi Kaikan

“Tsumairi” is a Japanese architectural style in which the entrance is placed on one of the sides, or “tsuma.” During the Edo period, buildings were taxed based on the width of their frontage, resulting in large numbers of these long, narrow tsumairi houses standing side by side. Echigo once boasted the highest population density in the country, and Izumozaki flourished as a post station town on the old Hokkoku Highway. This facility, standing on a piece of flat ground sandwiched between a small hill and the Sea of Japan, reproduces the traditional layout of a tsumairi home and serves as a rest area for tourists and as a community gathering space. Inside, visitors can learn more about traditional architecture and its historical background, as well as tourist destinations in Izumozaki. Many tourists stop here to take a break in between exploring the town.

Spot details

Address: Niigata Santo-gun Izumozakimachi Amaze 166 Map
Area: Nagaoka Area
Phone: 0258783700
Hours: [Apr.-Sep.]9:00-18:00
[Oct.- Mar.]9:00-17:00
Closed: New Year's Holiday(12/29-1/1)
Fees: [Admission fee] Free
*If used for commercial purposes, 1,500 yen per room for 4 hours
Parking Lot: Available(7spaces)