Nihon Minka-en (Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum)

Tama Ward, Kawasaki

4.5★★★★★★★★★★1.8K reviews

This open-air museum features historical houses, a water-mill hut, a Kabuki stage & more.

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Address: 7-chōme-1-1 Masugata, Tama Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 214-0032, Japan

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★★★★★★★★★★C Khan· 3 months ago
Nihon Minka-en, also known as the Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum, is a remarkable open-air museum located in Kawasaki, Japan. It features a carefully preserved collection of 25 traditional Japanese folk houses (minka) that have been re…
★★★★★★★★★★Franklin Hurley· 7 months ago
Nicely presented displays with explanations in English. Anyone with an interest in cultural history or architecture will absolutely love this “museum.” A pleasant visit worth at least 2 hours. Pick a day with good weather. Restrooms and…
★★★★★★★★★★Josep Viciana· 6 months ago
Very interesting. Everyone was very kind, but I would mention specifically the mens doing fire in a house, who invited us to seat with they and have a small talk and take some family photos to us. The place is very interesting to me, but…