宿根木は、新潟県佐渡島の南西部に位置する歴史ある漁村で、江戸時代からの町並みが今も残っています。この地域はかつて北前船（きたまえぶね）の寄港地として栄え、多くの船主や船大工が住んでいました。宿根木の特徴は、狭い路地に密集する木造家屋と、その独特な建築様式です。家々は限られた土地を有効活用するため、互いに隙間なく建てられており、舟板（ふないた）を利用した外壁が見られます。現在、宿根木は国の重要伝統的建造物群保存地区に指定され、昔ながらの風景が大切に保護されています。
写真は珍しく雪が降った宿根木の街並みになります。
Shukunegi is a historic fishing village located in the southwestern part of Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture. This area flourished during the Edo period as a port of call for Kitamaebune, merchant ships that played a significant role in Japan’s coastal trade. Many shipowners and shipbuilders lived in Shukunegi, and their influence can still be seen in the tightly clustered wooden houses with distinctive architectural features. Due to limited land, the houses were built very close to each other, and some exteriors were made using old ship planks. Today, Shukunegi is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, ensuring that its historical scenery is carefully maintained.
These photos showcase the rare sight of snowfall in the streets of Shukunegi.
