Museum
Shikoku Mura
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Shikoku Mura is an open-air architectural museum that preserves and displays historic buildings relocated from various parts of Shikoku. Visitors can explore a kabuki theater, a merchant's house, a paper-making workshop, and several thatched farmhouses, each offering a glimpse into life from the Edo period onward. The museum is set in a hillside park with gardens and paths, making it a pleasant place to wander and learn about regional culture and craftsmanship.
Don't miss
- The restored kabuki stage, one of the few remaining in Shikoku
- Traditional thatched farmhouses with period furnishings
- Live demonstrations of crafts like indigo dyeing and papermaking
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Shikoku Mura
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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