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# Kusakabe Folk Museum

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## Visit Kusakabe Folk Museum

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#### Admire the grandiose aesthetic of this mansion, once home to a successful and wealthy merchant family.

Learn about Takayama's golden age and view a striking example of traditional Japanese architecture at the Kusakabe Mingei-kan. This opulent mansion, also known as the Kusakabe Heritage House, once belonged to a well-off merchant family. Explore the interior for insight into how the eponymous family made their fortune and into the type of lifestyle they would have enjoyed.

Built in the 1800s, this house originally served as a residence and as a store, called a Taniya, through which the Kusakabe family conducted a very successful money-lending business.

Inspect the commanding façade of the building, which reflects the dominant styles of the Edo Period between 1600 and 1868\. The two-story structure is supported by exposed beams and pillars, made from hinoki, a Japanese Cypress. Examine the intricate latticework on the windows and note the dark finish of the exterior, which was painted using a soot-based wash.

Inside, find vast interior spaces containing preserved family heirlooms that belonged to the Kusakabe family. Revel in the stillness of the Butsuma, a Buddhist altar room, and enjoy a moment's peace in the Nakaniwa, an inner courtyard. See where the family business operated in the Kanjoba, the money-counting room. Other noteworthy rooms include the Zashiki, a lavish welcome hall for guests and ceremonies.

Continue your exploration into the lives of Takayama's elite at the nearby Yoshijima Heritage House, which originally functioned as a saké brewery and residence. The intimate rooms of this preserved mansion are now open to visitors.

Kusakabe Heritage House is located at the northern end of Takayama's old town and a number of fascinating attractions can be found nearby. Walk south along the Miyagawa River to browse fresh food and trinkets at the Miyagawa Morning Market. Stroll past old-fashioned shopfronts along Sannomachi Street on your way to the Takayama Museum of History and Art. This museum features exhibits on the history and traditional lifestyles of Takayama city and the surrounding Gifu Prefecture.

The Kusakabe Heritage House is 15 minutes’ walk east from Takayama Station. The house is open daily and has an admission fee.

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#### Yoshijima House

Learn about the local history of Takayama with a stop at Yoshijima House. Discover the museums and temples in this culturally rich area. 

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#### Morning Markets

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You can search for that perfect souvenir at Morning Markets during your stay in Takayama. Experience the festivals and museums in this walkable area. 

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#### Takayama Yatai Kaikan

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Admire the detailed carvings, metalwork and puppets of the floats housed in this exhibition hall. Learn why the floats were originally decorated in this way.

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#### Sakurayama-Jinja

You can learn about the history of Takayama with a visit to Sakurayama-Jinja. Find some time to visit the temples or monuments in this culturally rich area. 

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#### Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall

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You can study the exhibits at Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Takayama. Discover the museums and temples in this culturally rich area. 

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#### Miyagawa Morning Market

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Experience authentic Takayama life at this teeming morning market, where traditionally dressed farmers hawk fresh produce and local wares.

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