Kawasaki Trip Overview
Explore old Japanese houses and discover Japan’s historic architecture
Take the train to Kawasaki, an hour away from Tokyo, and visit the Japan Open-air Folk House Museum to learn about the lives of the people from the Edo Period (1603-1868) . T
he open-air museum has a large collection of traditional houses from all over Japan, where you can see the difference in architectural techniques and styles that were developed to suit each area’s climate and customs.
Your otomo tour guide will translate any Japanese explanations whilst at the museum. On this tour you will also experience traditional indigo dyeing, a dyeing technique developed during the Edo period. Dye your very own piece of cloth to keep as a souvenir of your trip!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Kawasaki, Japan
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
Explore old Japanese houses and discover Japan’s historic architecture
Take the train to Kawasaki, an hour away from Tokyo, and visit the Japan Open-air Folk House Museum to learn about the lives of the people from the Edo Period (1603-1868) . T
he open-air museum has a large collection of traditional houses from all over Japan, where you can see the difference in architectural techniques and styles that were developed to suit each area’s climate and customs.
Your otomo tour guide will translate any Japanese explanations whilst at the museum. On this tour you will also experience traditional indigo dyeing, a dyeing technique developed during the Edo period. Dye your very own piece of cloth to keep as a souvenir of your trip!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kawasaki Municipal Japanese Folk House Garden, Japan, 〒214-0032 Kanagawa, Kawasaki, Tama Ward, Masugata, 7-chōme−７−１−１
Japan Open-air Folk House Museum
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kawasaki City Traditional Crafts Center, 7-1-3 Masugata, Tama-Ku, Kawasaki 214-0032 Kanagawa Prefecture
The Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop at the Japan Open-air Folk House Museum
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
