The main house of an Edo-period sake brewery, relocated to Yufuin 25 years earlier, was severely damaged in the earthquake of April 2016. The building was restored through seismic reinforcement and by removing the floors of the three guest rooms on the second floor, transforming the interior into a double-height space. The first floor is now used for performances, exhibitions, and various events, while a catwalk lined with bookshelves runs around the perimeter of the second floor.
Condition immediately after the earthquake
After Restoration
