Chunujae House / 춘우재고택

Chunujaegotaek is an architectural house from the late Joseon period built by Gwon Jin (1568 - 1620). He was the grandson of Gwon Ui, the 10th generation of Gwon Su Hong who, in turn, is the founder of Bokyagongpa. Chunu is the name of Chunu Gwongjin which means “spring rain comes.” Is it because of the name? When rain drops fall on the Chunujae house, the fragrance of the hanok becomes more evident. In the yard are different fruit trees, peepal trees, and chrysanthemums. In particular, the chrysanthemums planted in front of the stone wall are natives to Korea and have witnessed the history of the house. Every year, the chrysanthemum petals are collected for tea brewing and the branches are soaked to make alcohol. A small stream runs outside the house, which makes for a pleasant sound. Staying in the hanok makes life elegant, restful, and idyllic. Currently, Gwon Chang Yong and his wife, the heir of the family, are living in the main room of the main building, maintaining the house. Unwilling to send off guests without meals, they provide breakfast. There are seven rooms in total but accommodation is only allowed on 2-3 floors in summer. Traditional Korean paste making experience is also conducted by Mrs. Gwon. A group of 10 or more is required to make a reservation in advance. Experience program varies depending on the season.