Japan Open-Air Folk Museum: Nihon Minka-en

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Nihon Minka-en (日本民家園, also 'The Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum') is part of the Ikuta Ryokuchi Park in Kawasaki, Kanagawa. On display in the park is a collection of 20 traditional minka from various parts of Japan, especially thatched-roofed houses from eastern Japan. (Wikipedia)

Overview

Address

7-1-1 Masugata, Tama ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 〒214-0032 (Directions)

Hours

09:30 - 17:00 Closed Now

Opening Hours

  • Monday 09:30 - 17:00
  • Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00
  • Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00
  • Thursday 09:30 - 17:00
  • Friday 09:30 - 17:00
  • Saturday 09:30 - 17:00
  • Sunday 09:30 - 17:00
  • Holidays 09:30 - 17:00

Price

¥500

Phone Number

044-922-2181

Website

https://www.nihonminkaen.jp/index_english.html

General Amenities

  • Coin lockers
  • Nursing rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair rental
  • Pushchair rental
  • Multi-purpose toilet

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