Denshōen

What it is

• An open-air museum in Tōno City, Iwate Prefecture.
• Opened in June 1984.
• Preserves folklore traditions of the Tōno region.

What to see

• Former Kikuchi Family Residence, a magariya-style house.
• Residence built by the mid-18th century.
• Residence is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Sasaki Kizen Memorial Museum.
• Oshirasama Shrine, enshrining 1000 Oshirasama deities.

When to go

• Open daily from 9:00 to 17:00.
• Dining hall operates from 11:00 to 15:30.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.