Shikoku Mura open-air museum

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Shikoku Mura (“Shikoku Village”) is an open-air museum located about 20 minutes’ drive to the east of JR Takamatsu Station. The exhibits include traditional farmhouses from various parts of Shikoku (dating from the Edo and Meiji periods) that were moved and re-erected here, as well as traditional public buildings such as a village kabuki stage, and several traditional industrial facilities that have been designated as Important Cultural Properties, including a traditional sugar-cane processing facility. The Shikoku Mura Gallery located on the museum site exhibits a wide range of artworks, from European paintings to Oriental sculptures, etc.

Spot details

Address: Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Yashimanakamachi 91 Map
Area: Takamatsu Area
Phone: 0878433111
Hours: 9:30-17:00 (Reception until 16:30) [Shikoku Village Gallery] 9:30-16:30
Closed: Tuesday (Open if Tuesday is a public holiday, closed on the following weekday)
Fees: [Entrance fee]
[General] 1,600 yen
[University student] 1,000 yen
[Junior high school student] 600 yen
[Up to Elementary school student] Free
*Varies when special exhibitions are held
Parking Lot: Available(200spaces)
※Free
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (around entrance only)
English Menu: Available (Murauchi leaflet is available)
Note: *English facility leaflet available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (admission is possible, but there are slopes, stairs, and up-downs)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (conditions apply, such as requiring the use of a leash and not allowing access to some areas)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Why isnt this historic, architecture and cultural center better known?

Reviewed : 2022.11.11

BRILLIANT landscape design and historic preservation. Super-sophisticated design linking historic buildings by varied paths with varied materials and so experiences. The historic buildings are...
Highly recommended!

Reviewed : 2021.08.28

My husband and I spent a week based out of Takamatsu. This was one of the most meaningful experiences we had on the whole island of Shikoku. The village has many old homes and buildings from around...
Awesome!

Reviewed : 2020.01.10

Whether you’re tripping the light fantastic across the ancient suspension bridge, taking selfies at the glass lighthouse, or comparing your artistic talents to those at the art gallery, there’s...