chūnikai 中二階

Keywords
Architecture
Folk Dwellings

A term for a loft or attic occupying the roof space of a vernacular house *minka 民家; particularly common in Miyagi, Chiba, and Saga Prefectures. The space is used mainly for storage purposes.

Old Sasaki 佐々木 House
Original Location : Nagano Prefecture
Current Location: Nihon Minka-en 日本民家園 (Kanagawa)