The reason why they are putting the irori (an open hearth) is to prevent the building from the state of deterioration. I put a nostalgic smile when I heard about it for the first time.
There are more than 10 types of hand-on experience such as soba-making, vine craft (prior reservation)
The place remains the same as approximately 230 years ago. Tell us the life of a wealthy farmer family
Take a break footbath at Shakunage-no-yu hot spring.
Don’t you think that normally city designated important cultural heritage would only show the visitors the important things inside?
But Nango-no Magariya is a slightly different. A very welcoming cultural heritage that is friendly to visitors.
Every day, they put a light in irori (an open hearth), they serve tea to visitors. And the visitors even able to experience cooking and crafts here.
The management is done by the local ladies and they are aiming for “practical cultural heritage”.
It is a cozy space where you can listen to pleasant conversations, and it is a friendly cultural heritage that welcomes many repeated visitors and friends who have returned home. We will be welcome you with open arms.
