Tōno Furusato Village, Open-air museum in Tōno, Japan.
Tōno Furusato Village is an open-air museum housing farmhouses relocated from across the Tōno region, showcasing traditional thatched roofs and wooden construction. The buildings span different time periods and demonstrate rural Japanese building techniques and interior layouts.
The museum preserves structures from the late Edo period, including the Kobiru House from 1762 and Yajuro House from 1812, documenting rural Japanese construction. These buildings were moved here to prevent their disappearance as villages modernized.
The site reflects how people in this region once lived and worked, with traditional crafts that visitors can try hands-on. Activities like rice cake making and pottery offer direct experience with skills passed down through generations.
The site is open daily between March and October, with shorter hours during winter months. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since exploring the various buildings involves considerable movement throughout the grounds.
The Yajuro House contains a hidden room that reveals itself during exploration. Living horses inhabit certain buildings, adding an authentic touch to the rural setting that many visitors do not expect.
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