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Japanese-style House in Sinheung-dong, Gunsan

군산 신흥동 일본식 가옥 ( 群山 新興洞 日本式 家屋 )

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Classification National Registered Cultural Heritage
Name of Cultural Properties Japanese-style House in Sinheung-dong, Gunsan
Quantity One Building 381.66㎡
Designated Date 2005.06.18
Age 1925
Address 17, Guyeong 1(il)-gil, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do

This 2-story Japanese style wooden house was built by a Japanese who operated a linen shop and small farm in Gunsan while serving as a member of regional council during the Japanese Occupation. There are two buildings that are attached in ‘ㄱ’ form, and a large stone lantern sits on the Japanese-style garden between the two buildings. The 1st floor houses ondol (floor heating system) room, kitchen, dining room and bathroom while the 2nd floor houses tatami room and Tokonoma. These features allow visitors to see the lifestyle of Japanese landowners during the Japanese Occupation, and also serve to testify the history of agricultural exploitation. Movies ‘Janggunui Adeul (General’s Son)’ and ‘Tazza (The high Rollers)’ were filmed in this house.