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Kyōdo-no-Mori

Kyōdo-no-Mori, Local museum and planetarium in Fuchū, Japan

Description

Kyōdo-no-Mori is an open-air museum in Fuchū that spreads across large grounds, featuring both indoor exhibitions and outdoor historic buildings alongside traditional Japanese gardens. The site combines different exhibition spaces with open areas where visitors can explore historical structures and planted grounds.

History

The museum was established in 1987 and became an important repository for regional artifacts and historic buildings from different periods. Its creation helped preserve the local heritage of this area and make it accessible to the public.

Culture

Different sections display local life through agricultural tools, handcrafted items, and rebuilt homes from earlier times. You can see how people once lived and worked in this region.

Practical

The grounds are walkable on foot, offering both covered areas for bad weather and open paths between different buildings and gardens. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since there is considerable walking involved and some paths are uneven.

Did you know?

The grounds also house a planetarium, allowing visitors to move between local history exhibitions and astronomy shows. This blend of regional cultural history with cosmic views creates an unusual museum experience.

Location
Inception
April 4, 1987
Official opening
April 4, 1987
Address
東京都府中市南町6-32
Opening Hours
Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00
GPS coordinates
35.65611,139.47361
Latest update
December 8, 2025 19:56

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