Osaka · Permanent cultural facility
Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses
Compare regional ways of living through the shapes of their buildings. This open-air museum in Hattori Ryokuchi brings relocated houses and everyday tools together, from Shirakawa to Amami.
What to see
- A Shirakawa gassho house, Nambu bent farmhouse and Amami raised storehouse.
- Everyday implements displayed alongside the buildings.
Ryokuchi-koen Station, Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway → your visit
- Address: 1-2 Hattori Ryokuchi, Toyonaka, Osaka.
- About 1 km west of Ryokuchi-koen Station West Exit, roughly 15 minutes on foot; Sone Station is about 2 km or 30 minutes away.
Closures & important conditions
Closed Mondays, or the next weekday when Monday is a public/substitute holiday, and December 27–January 4. Severe-weather warnings in Toyonaka can trigger temporary closure.
Closure information reviewed: 2026-11-07. Check last-minute changes.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-11-07 · a facility guide, not a dated festival listing
Hours & admission arrangements
09:30–17:00; last admission 16:30.
Individual admission: adults ¥800, high-school students ¥300, elementary/junior-high pupils ¥200, preschool children free. Cash only.
Groups of 20+ and school groups book by phone or fax. The official guide does not explicitly state a reservation rule for ordinary individual visits. Room hire and activities have separate conditions.
- The official FAQ suggests 90–120 minutes for an unhurried visit.
- Most paths are gravel or grass; some paved paths and ramps are provided.
What still needs checking
- Visit-date access to individual buildings, activity availability and the individual-admission reservation rule.
Official sources & photographs
Access to individual areas, exhibits and activities can vary by day.
Photo pending · View official photos ↗