Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba
Yamanashi Prefecture · Japan
A picturesque spot with Mt. Fuji in the background, old Japanese houses with straw roofs have been removed where you can find local crafts and meet local artists. Rental kimonos and samurai armors are available upon reservation. (30 to 90mn)
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, often referred to as the 'Healing Village' of Lake Saiko. As you step onto the grounds of this open-air museum, you are entering a space that is both a tribute to the past and a testament to…
Listen in the app2Section 1: The Tragedy and Reconstruction Museum
To understand Nemba, one must first confront its history. House number three serves as a museum dedicated to the nineteen sixty-six tragedy. …
Listen in the app3Section 2: The Silk and Textile Gallery
In house number fifteen, you can explore the region's long history with silk. Yamanashi prefecture was once a major center for silk production, and the thatched houses of Nemba were specifically designed to accommodate this…
Listen in the app4Section 3: The Pottery and Ceramics Studio
House number eleven is a dedicated ceramics store and studio, filled with the earthy aroma of wet clay and the sound of a potter's wheel. The room is densely packed with figurines, dinnerware, and artistic items, many of which…
Listen in the app5Section 4: The Traditional Tea House and Kotatsu
For a true sense of 'Iyashi' or healing, one must visit the village tea house, typically located in house number one. The interior has a wonderfully rustic and traditional feel, with floors covered in 'tatami' straw mats. …
Listen in the app6Section 5: The Armor and Kimono Experience House
In house number nine, visitors have the chance to physically inhabit the history of Japan through the kimono and samurai armor rental experience. For a modest fee, typically around two thousand yen, you can be dressed in…
Listen in the app7Section 6: The Watermill and the Rural Landscape
Near the entrance of the village stands a working watermill, house number two, which serves as a powerful symbol of traditional rural life. The large wooden wheel is turned by a diverting stream of water from the hillside,…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, reflect on the journey you have taken from the somber history of the landslide to the vibrant, creative energy of the reconstructed craft houses. This village is a rare place…
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What is Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba?
Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba is a place in Yamanashi Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Yamanashi Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.5050, 138.6615 |
| Last updated |