Hida no Sato Folk Village Museum

🏛️ Museums · Takayama, Gifu · ★4.5 (6,648)

This open-air museum preserves over 30 traditional farmhouses and buildings from the Hida region, showcasing rural architecture and lifestyle from the Edo and Meiji periods. Visitors can explore authentic thatched-roof homes, discover traditional crafts, and experience folk culture through interactive exhibits. The picturesque setting offers an immersive glimpse into historic Japanese mountain village life.

Visitor Information

📍 Address

Takayama, Gifu

🎫 Admission

¥700

🚉 Access

10 min by bus from Takayama Station

🕐 Hours

Fri	0830 – 1700
Mon	0830 – 1700
Sat	0830 – 1700
Sun	0830 – 1700
Thu	0830 – 1700
Tue	0830 – 1700
Wed	0830 – 1700

🌐 Official

Official Website

💡 Tips for Visitors

Purchase the bus and entrance ticket package (800 yen) in advance at Nohi Bus Station in Takayama, but note that evening illumination visits allow only 45 minutes to explore. Check bus schedules carefully as service is limited, with the last bus departing around 5:09pm. Visit during winter for beautiful snow scenery and special light-up events, or in autumn at sunset for stunning foliage views with fewer crowds than the more touristy Shirakawago village.