Miyako Kitakamisanchi Museum of Folklore

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This museum introduces the life and wisdom of the Kawai area of Miyako City, where the mountains bring rich blessings, there is little flat ground, and the winter is extremely cold. Mountain equipment from the Kitakami mountains are exhibited in the first exhibition room. In the second exhibition room, there is a reproduction of a Nambu Magariya farmhouse, and items from daily life in villages is stored and on display. The third exhibition room has a reproduction of the Ogawa Clinic's examination room dedicated to mountain area medical care, and introduces the achievements of the predecessors of community health care. Some of the exhibits are designated as national Important Tangible Folk Cultural Properties.

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Miyako Kitakamisanchi Museum of Folklore

Address: Iwate Miyako-shi Kawai 2-187-1 Map
Area: Sanriku Coast Area
Phone: 0193762167
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Monday(The next day if it is a public holiday), New Year's Holiday(12/29-1/4)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[General]200yen
[Student]150yen
[High School Students and below]Free
※10people and aboveFees for groups available
Parking Lot: Available(5spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (enter through a separate entrance)
Infant friendly: Available