Charms of Minamiboso (18) Hota Shogakko

保田小学校

Hota Shogakko is a former elementary school that was renovated into a tourist attraction in 2015. While retaining much of its nostalgic atmosphere, the building is home to restaurants, souvenir shops, public baths, and accommodations. The renovated school was popular with tourists until the area was hit by Typhoon Faxai in September, damaging much of the town. Hota Shogakko reopened shortly after the disaster; however, and together with the locals, it has been working hard to bring tourists back to Kyonan Town.

地元の子供たちが通った「保田小学校」は、閉校後の2015年に観光施設として生まれ変わりました。懐かしい小学校の雰囲気はそのままに、レストラン、お土産屋さん、公衆浴場、そして宿泊施設があります。多くの観光客が訪れていましたが、9月に地域を襲った台風15号で鋸南町全体が大きな被害を受けました。現在、町の人たちは懸命に復旧作業に取りかかっています。保田小学校も、被害に負けずに営業中です。