Hida Folk Village
飛驒民俗村 飛驒の里36°08′ N 137°14′ EMuseum
Hida Folk Village gathers farmhouses from across the Hida mountains close to central Takayama, and it suits families and anyone who will not reach Shirakawa-go; the winter paths lie under snow, so dress for it.
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Visiting with care · Open to visitors
Wheelchairs, electric carts and pushchairs are lent free at reception, though not from December to March when snow covers the paths. Rubber boots are lent free in the rainy and snowy seasons.
- Dogs may walk the grounds on a lead and enter free, but owners carry them inside the houses
- Media and research photography needs an application form
- Treat the farmhouses as homes; several are national Important Cultural Properties.
- Ask the craftspeople before you photograph them at work.
Hida Folk Village is the umbrella name for Hida no Sato and the Minzokumura folk museum. Farmhouses from villages across Hida were moved here and rebuilt, four of them national Important Cultural Properties, and the staff keep up the seasonal rites that once filled them. Allow 40 minutes to an hour for a walk round, longer if you go inside each house.
Craftspeople demonstrate Ichii itto-bori yew carving and Hida shunkei lacquer, and visitors can join classes in kumihimo braiding or pottery. In winter the evening light-up runs from 9 January to 28 February 2027, from 17:30 to 20:30, and entry then costs ¥300.
The Sarubobo Bus loops the city's sights from the Nohi Bus Center, and the bus centre sells a set ticket that combines the return ride with entry. Drivers park in the village's own car park a minute from the gate.
Worth knowing
- Wear boots with grip in winter; the paths stay snowy and the lent wheelchairs stop from December.
- Buy the Hida no Sato set ticket at the Nohi Bus Center if you are coming by bus.
- Borrow an umbrella from the stand beside the office; they are free.
Quick answers about Hida Folk Villageよくある質問
How much is Hida Folk Village admission?
¥700 for adults and ¥200 for primary and junior high school children.
Is Hida Folk Village open in winter?
Yes, every day from 8:30 to 17:00, with an evening light-up from 9 January to 28 February 2027.
Can I bring my dog to Hida Folk Village?
Yes. Dogs enter free on a lead, and owners carry them inside the buildings.
Can you visit Hida Folk Village?
Open to visitors. Dogs may walk the grounds on a lead and enter free, but owners carry them inside the houses. Media and research photography needs an application form.
How should you behave at Hida Folk Village?
At Hida Folk Village: Treat the farmhouses as homes; several are national Important Cultural Properties. Ask the craftspeople before you photograph them at work.
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