Ogimachi Village 2, Open-air museum in Ono County, Japan.
Ogimachi Village is an open-air museum in Ono County featuring 25 traditional Gassho houses spread across its grounds, with 9 structures designated as important cultural properties by the prefecture. The collection includes original farmhouses relocated from surrounding villages to preserve the architectural heritage of the Shirakawa-go region.
The museum preserves farmhouses from the Shirakawa-go region that were originally built for life in this snow-covered mountain landscape. The relocation of these structures in the early 1990s created an authentic village that documents traditional ways of living.
Each Gassho house demonstrates traditional building methods that local farmers developed to adapt to heavy winter snowfall in the region. The structures reveal how families lived and worked together in this snow-heavy mountain environment.
The museum is accessible year-round, with extended hours from March through November and shortened hours during winter months. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes, especially during the snowy season, to navigate the grounds safely.
Some houses offer tea service at designated rest areas, serving hot tea during cold months and cold tea in summer. This detail connects the museum visit with the seasonal rhythms that shape daily life in this region.
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