Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato)
About This Destination
Takayama's merchant streets get the crowds. The farmhouses that fed the town sit on a hillside about 2 km southwest of the station. Hida no Sato opened in 1971 and now holds about 30 buildings brought in from around Hida, laid out like a small mountain village. Four are Important Cultural Properties. The oldest-looking is the Former Wakayama House, a steep-roofed gassho-zukuri farmhouse built in 1797 in the Shirakawa-go area; the Former Tanaka House, an early 18th-century home from the outskirts of Takayama, has a wide, low thatch instead. You can step inside most of them, and the dark interiors, sunken irori hearths and heavy beams say more about Hida winters than any panel. Some days there are straw-craft and Hida sashiko demonstrations. Allow 90 minutes. If you are also going to Shirakawa-go, this is a quieter place to see the inside of a gassho house without the crowds. In winter the paths can be icy and the barrier-free toilet is closed, so bring proper shoes.
Location
Prefecture: Gifu
Address: Takayama, Gifu, Japan
Nearest Station: Takayama Station
Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:30–17:00
Closed: Open every day of the year.
Hours note: Seasonal evening illuminations (autumn foliage, Christmas and winter) run 17:30 to 20:30 with a separate ticket of 300 yen for adults; dates change every year, so check the official site.
Best time to visit: Spring to autumn for open doors and green fields; January and February for snow on the thatch, with icy paths
Visitor Information
Credit Cards: Unknown
Access
Gifu, Japan
Get DirectionsFrequently Asked Questions
How much does Hida no Sato cost and when is it open?
Admission is 700 yen for adults and 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students. It is open 8:30 to 17:00 every day of the year.
How long should I spend at Hida no Sato?
About 90 minutes is enough to walk the loop and go inside the main houses. Allow more if you want to watch a craft demonstration or stay for an evening illumination.
Is it worth visiting if I am also going to Shirakawa-go?
Yes, for a different reason. Shirakawa-go is a living village, while Hida no Sato lets you go inside a 1797 gassho-zukuri house and several other farmhouse styles from across Hida in one place, with far fewer people.
How do I get to Hida no Sato from Takayama Station?
Take the Sarubobo loop bus or a Nohi city bus from the Takayama Nohi Bus Center next to the station and get off at Hida no Sato. Nohi Bus also sells a set ticket that covers the round trip and admission.
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