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Tono Furusato Village
culture
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
Families
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