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Hida Folk Village
 
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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)

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Hida Gassho-en
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With 170 year history, we remain authentic atmosphere. Sit by the fire place in our tatami lounge and slip back in time.
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A small inn with a full of quiet atmosphere and Japanese tradition. Onsen baths available. 6 min from Takayama Station.
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