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Tono Furusato Village

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Tono Furusato Village

遠野ふるさと村

4.1Est. 90Tono, Tohoku
Local Pick

Overview

Open-air museum of thatched farmhouses in the valley that inspired Japan's most famous folk tales.

An open-air museum preserving L-shaped magariya farmhouses from the Tono valley, the setting of Kunio Yanagita's famous folklore collection. Visitors can try traditional crafts like straw weaving and charcoal making in the restored farmhouses. The surrounding landscape of rice paddies and wooded hills evokes the rural Japan that inspired generations of folk tales.

Practical info

Japanese name
遠野ふるさと村
Nearest station
Hanamaki Station (50 min drive)
Payment
Cards accepted
Reservations
No reservation needed. Walk-in open-air museum. Small entrance fee. Craft workshops may fill on weekends but can usually be joined on arrival.

Accessibility

Wheelchair entranceWheelchair parkingWheelchair restroom

Good for

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