Images of Hida Folk Vilage
Hida Folk Vilage and its collection
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Hida Folk Village, also known as Hida no Sato, is an open-air museum located in the city of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The museum features nearly 30 old farmhouses that showcase the traditional architectural styles of Japan's mountainous regions. These structures, which range from 100 to 500 years old, were brought from their original sites to preserve them. The village is situated on a hillside, offering picturesque views of the Takayama Valley and a large pond.
Artifacts in Hida Folk Village
Many of the buildings in Hida Folk Village are open to visitors and contain artifacts from their respective periods. These artifacts include spindles, silk worm raising artifacts, cooking utensils, and clothing. This provides visitors with a unique opportunity to explore and understand the lifestyle and culture of the people who lived in these houses during their respective periods.
Cultural Significance of Hida Folk Village
Hida Folk Village is not just a collection of old farmhouses, but it is also a place of significant cultural value. Four of the buildings in the village are listed as National Important Cultural Properties (ICPs), seven more are listed as Gifu Prefectural ICPs, and one is listed as a Takayama City ICP. These designations highlight the importance of these structures in the cultural history of Japan.
JA飛騨の里
ENHida no Sato Open Air Museum
ENHida Minzoku Mura Folk Village
JA飛騨民俗村