Kawasaki Japanese Open-Air Folk House Museum πΏ
The main types of architecture include: ππΏ Farmhouses (Thatched Roof Buildings) β These display the living environments of farmers from various regions. ππΊ Inside, you can see traditional hearths (irori) and, in some houses, even burning charcoal to simulate the lifestyle of the past. π₯ Merchant Houses (Machiya) β These were once shops and residences in towns. ππΏ The interiors are filled with tools used by merchants, recreating the bustling atmosphere of the Edo period. π¬ Samurai Residences β Spacious homes of samurai families with tidy gardens and minimalist interiors. π― ππΊ Gassho-Zukuri Houses β High-roofed buildings from mountainous areas like Shirakawa-go, designed for heavy snowfall and featuring spacious interiors. π Rural Kabuki Stage β Experience the charm of ancient Japanese Kabuki stages. π ππΏ These buildings are not only intact on the outside but also meticulously arranged inside, preserving the furniture and daily items from the past. ππΊVisitors can closely observe the lifestyles of people from bygone eras. #Tokyo ππ
