Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato)

飛騨の里

Hida no Sato is an open-air museum in Takayama where old farmhouses from the Hida region have been moved and rebuilt. Valuable buildings, including thatched gassho-zukuri houses, stand together and create a nostalgic village scene. Visitors can learn about how people lived in the past and join various hands-on cultural experiences. In autumn there are evening light-up events.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Open 8:30–17:00. Hours are extended during light-up periods.
Closed: Open every day of the year.
Admission: Adults 700 yen; elementary and junior high school students 200 yen (group discounts for 20+).
Getting there: The Hida no Sato bus stop is right at the entrance. About 10 minutes by car from Takayama IC.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Pets are allowed if kept on a leash and owners clean up after them.

Tips for Muslim visitors

More than 30 traditional buildings are spread over a hillside, and you can go inside them, so expect a fair amount of walking.
A walking path leads up to the Matsukura Castle ruins on Mt. Matsukura; it is about a 30-minute walk to the top.
Free loans of rubber boots, umbrellas and walking sticks are available.
Old streets are lined with small shops and food stalls. Ask about pork and alcohol before buying snacks.
Many old houses are private homes. Do not enter them or take photos of residents without permission.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Gifu and the verified places to pray nearby.