Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba

Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba is an open-air museum with twenty-one thatched-roof buildings arranged along Lake Sai's shore, overlooking Mount Fuji. The structures recreate a traditional mountain village where visitors can explore various old crafts and see how people once lived in these rural communities.

The original village was completely destroyed in a 1966 typhoon, prompting its reconstruction and reopening as a cultural museum in 2006. This rebuilding allowed traditional crafts and ways of living to be preserved for future generations.

Visitors can try traditional crafts like pottery and incense-making inside the thatched houses, experiencing how people once worked in these mountain communities. The buildings show how daily tasks and skills shaped life in older Japanese villages.

The museum operates daily with seasonal hours, shorter in winter months and longer from spring through autumn. Parking is available on-site, and the walkways between buildings are flat and easy to navigate for a comfortable visit.

Each building serves a different purpose: one house offers traditional clothing fitting, another teaches local cooking techniques, while others focus on specific crafts. This variety keeps the village functioning as a living place where old practices are actually used rather than simply displayed.

Location: Fujikawaguchiko

Official opening: July 15, 2006

Address: 〒401-0332 Yamanashi, Minamitsuru District, Fujikawaguchiko, Saiko, 根場 ２７１０

Phone: +81555204677

Website: https://saikoiyashinosatonenba.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.50512,138.66146

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41