Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village

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View of the main lake of the village and one of the more prominent homes from near the entrance to the village.

Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village is an open-air museum of close to 30 old farmhouses illustrating the traditional architectural styles of the mountainous regions of Japan. The Hida Folk Village (or Hida no Sato) is located near Takayama, Japan. Of particular interest are the thatched and shingled roofs. Many of the buildings were brought to this location from their original sites in order to preserve them. The village is quite picturesque, as it is built on a hillside overlooking the Takayama valley and surrounds a large pond (or small lake). The structures in the village range from over 100 to close to 500 years in age. Many are open to perusal and are filled with artifacts from their respective time periods, including: spindles, silk worm raising artifacts, cooking utensils, and clothing.

There is also a workshop in the village illustrating how many of Japan's famous handicrafts are made, including: wood-carving, tie-dying, weaving, and lacquering.