Michinoku Folklore Village
みちのく民俗村
Usual hours and prices, checked 2026-10-07 against the sources under “What this place is”. They can change for holidays and events — confirm before you go. Official site
Our guide
Michinoku Folklore Village is an open-air folk museum in the city of Kitakami, Iwate, opened in 1992. Its twenty-eight buildings include ten thatched minka farmhouses, among them the Former Kanno Family Residence, an Important Cultural Property.
Kitakami Station is about 1.4 km away in a straight line. We have not checked opening hours or fees.
Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
Photos
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What this place is
Michinoku Folklore Village (みちのく民俗村, Michinoku Minzoku Mura) is an open-air museum folk museum that opened in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, Japan in 1992. The twenty-eight buildings include ten thatched minka, among them the Former Kanno Family Residence, an Important Cultural Property.
Visitor information checked: 2026-10-07 · Official visitor information · Official visitor information
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What to expect at this type of place: Landmark
Nearby station
Nearby station: Kitakami (Kitakami Line), about 1.4 km from the spot in a straight line.
Worked out on 2026-09-14 from this place’s map position, using HeartRails Express station data and station names from Wikidata. The distance is a straight line, not a walking route, and says nothing about buses, transfers or timetables — plan the trip on Google Maps.
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