Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore, Folk museum in Yamatokōriyama, Japan
The Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore is a folk museum located at the base of Yata Hills, combining indoor exhibition halls with an outdoor park. The outdoor park features authentic buildings from different periods and regions of Nara, while the indoor areas display collections of everyday items and crafts.
The museum was founded in 1974 and preserves objects from the Edo period through the mid-Shōwa era. It focuses on documenting crafts and daily life practices that were central to Nara's history.
The museum displays everyday objects and crafts that remain relevant to rural life in Nara today. Visitors can observe how people once worked and lived here, and these practices continue to influence local culture.
The site is easily walkable, with clearly marked paths connecting the indoor exhibitions and the outdoor park. The main entrance area is the best starting point, offering easy access to all parts of the museum.
The museum maintains a significant collection of forestry-related objects from the Yoshino District, a region known for its timber production. This collection is recognized as an important cultural property and shows the close connection between people and forest work in the area.
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