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From Fire Lookout to Costume Haven: Hinomiya Building in Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba
Location: Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Pref., Japan
Timestamp: 12:02・2024/03/20
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
28 mm ISO 100 for 1/40 sec. at ƒ/11
The Hinomiya building (火の見屋) is a restored thatched-roof house currently being used as a costume rental shop within the Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba open-air museum in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Visitors can rent costumes tailored as kimonos, sets of samurai armor, ninja costumes, and more to wear and pose for photos around the museum.
The name "Hinomi" (火の見) translates to “fire lookout,” which explains the presence of a bell at the top of the tower situated in the front yard of this old restored house.
In pre-modern Japan, many villages and cities were constructed from flammable materials such as wood, bamboo, straw, and paper. Due to the proximity of structures, fires could easily spread. In response, the Shogunate mandated the construction of watch towers in 1723. For further insight into this historical context, consider reading “Fire-Fighting and Disaster Prevention in Edo” published by the Journal of Japanese Trade & Industry in November/December 2000, authored by historian Sumiyoshi Yamamoto.
The restored Hinomiya building now serves as a costume rental shop, offering over 100 different types of kimonos and sets of armor for rent. Visitors can enjoy wearing these costumes while exploring the museum grounds and capturing fun photos with the traditional buildings as backdrops. With luck, you might even catch a shot of Mt. Fuji in the background.
Terms:
- 半鐘 (hanshō): alarm bell
- 火の見櫓 (hinomi-yagura): fire lookout towers
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