Buntaro Kato Memorial Library

A yearning for youth

Original Text

This time, when I planned to go to Shin Onsen Town to eat crabs and examined the surrounding tourist facilities, I was very happy to know that there was a Buntaro Kato Memorial Library. I was seriously working on mountain climbing until I got married in my twenties. I worked for winter mountain climbing and company, but I went to the mountain for about 50 days a year. Buntaro Kato was a longing for me. The tools, materials and books he used made me happy to remember my youth. Also, stay ...

A library with a famous local climber

Original Text

Although it is an ordinary public library, there is an exhibit by Mr. Buntaro Kato, who is famous locally, on the 2nd floor. It seems that he achieved many solo climbs when he was still a rich man's pleasure, and he generally climbed mountains. I think the exhibition itself will be seen in about 20 minutes.

Kato Mantaro Memorial Archive

Original Text

It seems that the rule is to call out to the counter. There was also a poster, so I called out and moved to the ２ floor. It is a unique building designed with the shape of a mountain. In the document, the "Statue of Buntaro Kato" was exhibited, photographs of Jiro Nitta when he visited Hamasaka, photographs of Buntaro Kato before his life, favorite skis, pickles, etc. I was amazed at the greatness of his brief history of climbing.

map of mountains around the world.

Original Text

It is a magnificent library that doesn't suit you in a small town of Hamasaka. The relics of Buntaro Kato are exhibited on the second floor, and there is a map of mountains around the world. It was quite powerful.

Filled up.

Original Text

The materials and exhibitions of Mr. Buntaro Kato, an isolated mountain-themed person, are quite thick. The building has a mountain-themed structure and I feel particular about the wooden railings. This is the only place where mountain-related books are available. The library is full of children's books, and I think the children in the area are happy.