It explores the nooks and crannies of this well-preserved merchant's house and you can appreciate the way of life in 19th century of Fukiya.
Fukiya Folk Museum (吹屋郷土館) is one of remaining Edo style houses in Fukiya. It was built in 1874 by Shrine Carpenter, Shimada Tsunekichi. Therefore is no nail used in this house. It was 2nd house of Katayama Family. Because Katayama was one of the richest Bengara Producer, he used the finest materials and art at that time. It's open public today.
Tourist Info.
Admission: 300 yen.
Access
0. at Okayama Station.
1. use JR Hakubi Line to Bitchu Takahashi.
2. use bus to Fukiya Furusatomura.
Better to visit by a car.
300 JPY
30 min
It explores the nooks and crannies of this well-preserved merchant's house and you can appreciate the way of life in 19th century of Fukiya.