OTA-YA, OYADO AND HONJIN IN UOZU DURING EDO-ERA

Uozu was a stage in Kanazawa-Han. Ota-ya, Oyado and Honjin were lodgings used by feudal lord for stay and rest in Kanazawa-Han during Edo-Era. Through the examination of historical materials, following results were ascertained;1) Before 1783 Several Oyado or Honjin were used as a lodging.2) In 1783 one house such as Oyado or Honjin was desingated to Ota-ya.3) Plan of Ota-ya in Uozu was simlar to plan of Otaya in Higashi-Iwase and Urayama.