basic information

Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato) is an open air museum exhibiting over 30 typical farmhouses and other traditional buildings from the Hida region, the mountainous district of Gifu Prefecture around Takayama.

The museum's main attractions are a number of gassho-zukuri houses. The massive farmhouses with their steep, thatched roofs which look like praying hands ("gassho-zukuri") were moved here from the nearby Shirakawa-go region.

All exhibited buildings are carefully preserved, display everyday utensils and are open to the public to explore. Last but not least, the buildings' indoor fireplaces are lit every morning, making this outstanding open air museum a treat not only for the eyes but also for the nose.

Nishioka's House

Attic of a gassho-zukuri farmhouse

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how to get there

The Hida Folk Village is a 30 minute walk or 10 minute bus ride from Takayama Station in the opposite direction of the city center. The "Sarubobo Bus" provides connections every 30 minutes for 200 Yen per ride or 550 Yen for a one day pass.

How to get to and around Takayama

Hours: Daily from 8:30 to 17:00.
Admission: 700 Yen (Parking: 300 Yen)

2nd of 7 most visited sights in Takayama.
132nd of 430 most visited sights nationwide.

hotels & ryokan

Minshuku Sosuke With 170 year history, we remain authentic atmosphere. Sit by the fire place in our tatami lounge and slip back in time. Minshuku Kuwataniya A small inn with a full of quiet atmosphere and Japanese tradition. Onsen baths available. 6 min from Takayama Station. Hida Gassho-en A 200 year old house style inn, moved from World Heritage Gokayama. 10 min from Takayama Station by car. Free pick-up.

tours and packages

Takayama Tours Various English tours of Takayama and surroundings.

japanese links