Old City Joyang Hall

Old Downtown Joyanggwan was built in 1935 and is a representative modern cultural heritage of Gochang. Originally started as a Japanese-style wooden inn, it was a high-class social venue where gisaeng stayed and a space where theater was taught. After liberation, it was operated as 'Joyang-gwan Restaurant' and was recently reborn as a cafe through an urban regeneration project.
The building is the oldest private building in Gochang and retains the characteristics of the architectural style from the Japanese colonial period. The first floor consists of several rooms, so you can enjoy a private rest in each space, and the second floor is decorated in the form of an open hall. This cafe demonstrates efforts to preserve the history of modern culture without erasing it. Inside, an exhibition space recording the history of the building is provided to provide meaningful cultural experiences to visitors, and it is a special space where you can experience the modern culture of Gochang with a menu using local specialties such as bokbunja ade.