Shikoku Mura open-air museum

Museum / Science 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
Area: Takamatsu Area
Phone: 0878433111
Hours: [Apr.-Oct.] 8:30-18:00 (Irimura until 17:00) [Nov.-Mar.] 8:30-17:30 (Irimura until 16:30)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] [General] 1,000yen [High school student] 600yen [Elementary and junior high school students] 400yen [Toddlers] Free * Varies when the exhibition is held
Parking Lot: Available(200spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available (Murauchi leaflet is available)
Note: * English facility leaflet available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (Admission is possible, but there are slopes, stairs, and updown)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (There are conditions such as mandatory use of the lead and some entry NG)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Shikoku Mura

Kagawa | Art & Museums

Review

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...
Very enjoyable afternoon

Reviewed：2019.11.21

A ten minute walk up hill from Yashima station, and then plenty more walking up and down hill. The rope bridge can be avoided. I spent 3 hours looking at every building and reading the comprehensive...
Lovely different museum

Reviewed：2019.11.10

This place is a 30min train ride from Takamatsu Station and then a 20min walk from Yashima Station. All very easily walkable.The museum is quirky and different, the images people have provided are...