Kawasaki City Japanese Folk House Garden

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An open-air museum featuring a precious collection of old houses offering a glimpse into Edo-period life.

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Overview

Kawasaki City Japanese Folk House Garden is one of Japan's largest open-air museums, preserving and showcasing valuable traditional houses from the Edo period to the early Showa period. Houses from various regions across Tohoku and Kanto are relocated here, offering a glimpse into the daily life and culture of the time. You can see the architectural and lifestyle differences between regions, including snow country farmhouses, post town houses, and fishermen's houses. Each house displays period tools and implements, bringing the past to life. The garden also features a watermill, a rural Kabuki float, and other structures that further illustrate daily life. Exploring these buildings provides a deeper understanding of life in the past. Furthermore, the garden offers engaging programs, such as traditional indigo dyeing, allowing visitors to actively participate in recreating past experiences. Kawasaki City Japanese Folk House Garden is a delightful spot for history and culture enthusiasts and children alike. Escape the urban hustle and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the past.

  • Historic Sites
  • National Treasure
  • Cultural Assets

Basic Information

Address
7-1-1-1 Masugata, Tama-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken Search for tourist attractions in Kanagawa
Access
About a 15-minute walk from Mukaigaoka-Yuuen Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line, or take the Kawasaki City Bus, Gō 19 route, bound for "Mizonokuchi Station South Exit," and get off at "Ikuta Ryokuchi-iriguchi." It's about a 3-minute walk from there. From Musashi-Mizonokuchi Station on the JR Nambu Line or Mizonokuchi Station on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line, take the Kawasaki City Bus Gō 06 route bound for "Mukaigaoka-Yuuen Station South Exit" or "Noborito Station" and get off at "Iimuro." It's about a 10-minute walk from there, or take the Kawasaki City Bus Gō 19 route bound for "Mukaigaoka-Yuuen Station South Exit" and get off at "Ikuta Ryokuchi-iriguchi." It's about a 3-minute walk from there. By Car: Parking is available at Ikuta Ryokuchi (fee applies). Show route
Op.Hours
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (March to October), 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (November to February)
Cld.Days
Mondays, the day after national holidays, year-end and New Year's holidays, etc.
Fee
Adults ¥550, Seniors (65 and over) ¥330 (free for Kawasaki City residents), High school/University students ¥330, Children (junior high school and below) free. Group discounts available. Annual Passport: General ¥1,100, High school/University students & Seniors (65 and over) ¥660
INFO
Parking is available for a fee. Discount available with Tokyu Card.
HP
https://www.nihonminkaen.jp/

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