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Audio guide Gassho-zukuri Minkaen Museum in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Gassho-zukuri Minkaen Museum telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Gassho-zukuri Minkaen Museum:
- 1Old Yamashita Haruro House
The oldest and most iconic dwelling in the museum, featuring thatch walls and exposed wooden support posts that exemplify traditional construction techniques.
- 2Relocated Gassho-Zukuri Houses
Twenty-five structures relocated from various locations across the region, including preserved farmhouses, warehouses and outbuildings.
- 3Crafts Demonstration Area
A space where visitors can watch demonstrations of traditional local craftsmanship and participate in hands-on activities.
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Editorial summary
Open-air museum with traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, a temple, watermill & a cafe.
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Reviews posted by visitors on Google Maps.
Villa tradicional japonesa donde puedes explorar y pasear mientras disfrutas de las vistas. En temporada de verano recomiendo madrugar bastante para evitar las aglomeraciones. Como la mayoría de los sitios, gana mucho cuando puedes recorrerlo sin saturación de turismo. La oferta gastronómica es suficiente aunque tuvimos que esperar 1 hora de cola.
Cuando crucé el puente sobre el río y entré al Gassho-zukuri Minkaen, sentí que dejaba atrás el tiempo moderno. Las casas de paja inclinada se alzaban imponentes, como manos rezando hacia el cielo. Caminé entre pabellones antiguos, oí la madera crujir bajo mis pasos y vi vigas que ya han visto siglos. Entré a una de ellas y encontré irori, utensilios antiguos, rincones que guardan memoria. Al salir, elevé los ojos hacia los techos pronunciados y entendí que estaba frente a un templo doméstico del pasado japonés. 📍 Ubicación: Ogimachi, Shirakawa-go, prefectura de Gifu ⏰ Horario típico: ~ 8:40 a 17:00 (varía en invierno) 💴 Entrada: alrededor de ¥500
Bonita aldea de casa que han sido trasladados de distintos puntos para formar este jardín. Puedes entrar en la gran mayoría de casas viendo cómo son por dentro y objetos de la época. Una experiencia muy agradable.
- 1.Old Yamashita Haruro House
- 2.Relocated Gassho-Zukuri Houses
- 3.Crafts Demonstration Area
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