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Nihon Minka-en

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Nihon Minka-en is an open-air museum preserving historic Japanese folk houses.

Nihon Minka-en
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What it is

  • An open-air museum of traditional Japanese folk houses.
  • Opened in 1967.
  • Preserves old folk houses and tools.
  • Official name: Kawasaki Municipal Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum.

What to see

  • 25 buildings across five areas.
  • Seven buildings are Important Cultural Properties.
  • One building is an Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property.
  • Permanent exhibition room.
  • Traditional craft hall at the West Gate.

In detail

This facility introduces traditional Japanese folk houses, including ones from Shin'etsu, Kanto, Kanagawa, and Tohoku regions, as well as other structures. It also offers indigo dyeing experiences.

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Where it is

神奈川県川崎市多摩区枡形7-1-1 Open in Google Maps

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