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Rest and Rejuvenation: A Respite Space in Yamanashi
Location: Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Pref., Japan
Timestamp: 11:55・2024/03/20
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
31 mm ISO 100 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/8
The Goronekan (ごろ寝館) is a meticulously restored thatched-roof structure within the Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba open-air museum, in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. This restored house offers visitors a serene retreat, and serves as an intimate venue for small concerts featuring traditional Japanese musical instruments, adding a cultural dimension to its charm.
The name itself, Goronekan, translates to “falling asleep in one's clothes to take a nap" combined with "public building." Essentially, Goronekan serves as a respite for weary visitors, offering a place to rest and rejuvenate on traditional tatami mats or wooden floors after exploring the village's many attractions.
Perched at the highest point of the open-air museum, Goronekan treats visitors to a majestic vista of Mount Fuji, framed by the quaint thatched roofs of neighboring buildings, provided the weather cooperates.
Admission is free, inviting guests to bring along their own food and tea to savor while reclining in the same manner as Japanese families would have done many generations ago. Whether engaging in conversation with fellow visitors, delving into a good book, or simply indulging in a nap ("gorone"), the tranquil ambiance of Goronekan invites relaxation.
Moreover, for those seeking a more private affair, Goronekan can be rented out for a fee, accommodating private parties, gatherings, or local community meetings. Its main hall offers a versatile space, suitable for intimate musical performances or serving as a stage for event hosts.
Terms:
- ごろ寝 (gorone): roll over, spread out, and take a nape (in your clothes)
- 館 (〜kan): mansion; palace; manor house; castle, large building, public building
- 娯楽室 (gorakushitsu): recreation, amusement, or relaxing room
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