Location: Kan'en 兼園, Kanazawa Castle 金沢城 Size: 7 x 10 x 1.8 cm
Features calligraphy and symbols referencing 加賀藩 (Kaga Domain)—the powerful feudal domain centered around present-day Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture. Bold red and black ink enhance the traditional aesthetic referencing family crests or official seals from the Kaga clan. Includes the term 「加賀藩主録」(Record of the Lords of Kaga), giving it a historical touch that ties into local daimyo (feudal lord) lineage.
Showcases a traditional-style illustration of Kanazawa Castle and a torii gate, with large calligraphy reading 道中手形 (Dōchū Tegata)—"Travel Pass Along the Way."
Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.
