About 10 minutes by car from JR Kamaishi Line's Tonono Station.
About 15 minutes by bus from JR Kamaishi Line's Tonono Station (Denshoen stop) Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Entrance ticket sales until 4:30 PM)
Cld.Days
Every Monday (open on public holidays), Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
Fee
Adult: ¥510
High school student: ¥300
Junior high school student: ¥200
Preschool child: Free
Denshoen is an open-air museum run by the city of Tonono, Iwate Prefecture. Opened in June 1984, it aims to preserve the folk traditions of the Tonono region, made famous by Kunio Yanagita's "Faraway Tales from Tonono." The grounds feature numerous relocated and restored traditional houses, including the former Kikuchi family residence, a designated Important Cultural Property of Japan. These buildings offer a window into the lives of past generations. The museum also includes the Sasaki Kizen Memorial Hall and the Ogo-shin-do (Sericulture God Shrine), enriching the experience with further insights into Tonono's culture and history. Denshoen also offers workshops on folk performing arts and traditional crafts, engaging visitors' five senses in the charm of Tonono. For example, you might try using traditional household tools in a historic home, sing Tonono folk songs, or create traditional crafts. The expansive grounds also offer beautiful seasonal scenery, from cherry blossoms in spring to autumn foliage. Denshoen is a highly recommended spot for experiencing Tonono's culture, history, and nature.