What to know
The Toyama Municipal Folk Craft Village (富山市民俗民芸村, Toyama-shi Minzoku Mingei Mura) is a cluster of small museums nestled in the wooded hills west of downtown Toyama City. The buildings themselves are often as captivating as the exhibits, with two being gassho-zukuri farmhouses relocated from more rural parts of the city, similar to those found in nearby Gokayama. Next to the folk village stands Chokeiji Temple, home to 500 rakan statues.
Below is a list of the museums found at the folk craft village:
Adjacent to the folk craft village is Chokeiji Temple. Originally built in 1786, the temple is famous for its 500 statues of Buddhist disciples (gohyaku rakan) that line the hill beside the main hall. The statues display a wide range of facial expressions and gestures, each one unique. The temple grounds offer a peaceful atmosphere and views of the city below.
From Toyama Station (bus stand #7), take bus number 92 for Kurehayama Rojin Center (呉羽山老人センタ−) and get off at the Toyama Minzoku Mingei (富山市民俗民芸村) bus stop in the center of the folk village. The ride takes 10 minutes and costs 260 yen one way. Buses run every 1-2 hours.
Alternatively, take tram number 2 or 5 from Toyama Station to Daigaku-mae (15 minutes, 210 yen, frequent departures) or the JR Takayama Line to Nishi-Toyama Station (5 minutes, 190 yen, one train per hour), from where the folk village is a 15-25 minute walk.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
- Closed
- December 28 to January 4
- Admission
- 100 yen (~$0.64) per museum or 530 yen (~$3.39) for all museums
- English name
- Toyama Municipal Folkcraft Village
- Original name
- Toyama Folkcraft Village
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