Fukushima City Minka-en (Open Air Museum of Old Houses)

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An open-air museum that relocates and restores historic buildings constructed between the Edo and Meiji periods from across Fukushima Prefecture. With thatched-roof farmhouses, post-town structures, and even a historic theater, visitors can experience the lifestyle of Japanese people from centuries ago. Seasonal traditional events and old-fashioned craft workshops are held here, making it a spot to slowly journey through the original landscapes of Japan amidst a beautiful Satoyama setting.

Fukushima City Minka-en (Open Air Museum of Old Houses)
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Fukushima City Minka-en

Fukushima City Minka-en (Open Air Museum of Old Houses)

Address
Oishimas (within Azuma Sport Park), Kaminagakura, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
Website
https://minka-en.com/
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Fukushima City Minka-en (Open Air Museum of Old Houses)

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