Copyright Nihon Minkaen

Description:

Minkaen is a splendid Open-Air Folk House Museum in Japan, located in Kawasaki city,adjacent to Metropolitan Tokyo. It is known for the remarkable collection of old Japanese folk houses, such as farms and merchant houses. Many of them are the important cultural properties of Japan. The essence of traditional Japanese architecture, beauty and functionality, are well reflected even in Japanese folk houses.

Visiting Minkaen, you will find yourself standing in the middle of old Japanese folk village of 17th to 19th Century, and will get the insight into rich heritage of living and traditional culture of Japan.

Minkaen has an exhibition hall for the traditional architectural interests, design and construction of the old folk house, house building tools, and also shows the farmer's tools and implements used in daily life.

Special exhibitions are held regularly throughout the year. Traditional festival, straw craft making, traditional craft workshop, folk story telling, and seasonal farmer's "Kabuki" play or puppet play, are carried out.

Location:
Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Category:
Conservation, Lifestyle, Japan value

Actor:
Local Government, Citizen

More info:
Nihon Minkaen
http://www.city.kawasaki.jp/88/88minka/home/minka_e.htm

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