This innovative facility in Hiroshima Prefecture combines a youth hostel with an elderly welfare center, representing a thoughtful approach to multi-generational community planning. Completed in 1983 by architect Ueda Atsushi and Urban Workshop, the complex integrates residential accommodations for young visitors with social services and cultural spaces for seniors. The design reflects the era's progressive thinking about shared community resources, featuring both welfare facilities and performance halls. This architectural work demonstrates how public buildings can serve diverse age groups while fostering intergenerational interaction and cultural engagement within local communities.