RESEARCH ON THE URBAN HISTORY OF NIIGATA, THE PORT CITY (PART 4) : A REPORT ON TOWN HOUSES AND STEAMBOAT COMPANIES ALONG SIMO-ŌKAWAMAE-DŌRI IN THE PORT TOWN NIIGATA DURING THE MEIJI PERIOD

This report sheds light on the establishment of town houses and steamboat companies on Simo-Ōkawamae-Dōri in the port city of Niigata during the Meiji period. The town houses along Simo-Ōkawamae-Dōri in Niigata Town varied from town to town, with inns concentrated in Ni-no-chō, where Ansinsya (shipping companies) was located, and San-no-chō, Yon-no-chō, which was adjacent to Ni-no-chō. In addition, transportation companies and shipping companies were located. Ansinsya transported passengers and loads between Niigata and Nagaoka by steamboats. The capital was 20,000 yen, each share was 100 yen, and the largest amount of investment was made by Nagaoka residents.