What other travelers are saying about Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato)
An incredible open air museum showing the different styles and construction techniques of these incredible structures. it was so fun to learn the history of this area, the different trades and commerce including the silk worms. It was so beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed walking through the area which took us about 2 hours or so. There were also some cute shops on the side and we bought a hand carved owl from the local craftsman. If you don't have the time to visit the actual village, I would consider this a must see to experience the history of the Japanese hill towns!
This visit is a must. It’s an amazing village and a fantastic way to discover how Japanese people used to live in the old times, how they grow rice and so.
Houses are set and prepared with everything that Japanese used to sleep and cook.
Really interesting and beautiful.
This place is beautiful and feels like you’re in a fairytale snowy mountain village. It’s an open-air museum that really makes you wonder how people managed to live in such a small village hundreds of years ago, especially without electricity or heating during winter.
The site serves as a museum, a historical landmark, and a great photo spot all in one. I truly enjoyed my time here, and the best part is that you don’t need to queue up like at Shirakawa-go, which has become crowded since it became a World Heritage Site. Honestly, this place is even more worth visiting, it’s peaceful and far less touristy.
Don’t forget to drop by if you’re in Takayama or Hida!
There are three routes that can take you as little as 20 minutes all the way to a couple of hours. The place is beautiful and allows you to enter different houses with lots of information. Take comfortable shoes that are easy to take off and put back on, as you'll have to take them off to enter each house. There are also some craft activities you can engage in if you have the time.
Overall, a great way to get the Shirakawa-Go experience without the crowds.
This place looks magical in the winter covered in snow. Some areas are closed off due to slippery paths or dangerous snow, but there's still heaps to explore and an interesting history presented in each of the buildings.
From Takayama Station, it's walkable in half an hour, but busses are so cheap you may as well get a lift to the museum. They provide gumboots or ropes if you need them to get around.
