～Experience the home of gassho-zukuri houses – Gokayama～

Enjoy free admission to the museum and experience traditional performing art and culture of Gokayama, the home of the 3 gassho-zukuri (steep-pitched roof) houses in Minkaen!
A variety of events are held on this day, including the performance of Gokayama folk song “Kokiriko”, stories of Gokayama told around the hearth, tourism promotions for Nanto City of Toyama Prefecture.
Please also drop in at the fair of indigo-dyed goods.

• rowed in the museum, so please refrain from sketching using easels, chairs and photographing using tripod. We appreciate your understanding.
• The events will be held in smaller scale if it rains.

• Date: October 17, Saturday, 2026(Tama Ward Citizen Festival is held in the Ikuta-Ryokuchi Park on the same day!)
• Time: Varies from event to event. See details below.
• Fee: Free admission on the day.

Events on the day

Performance of Gokayama Folk Song “Kokiriko”

Traditional folk song “Kokiriko” (dance with sasara, a traditional instrument), "Mugiya" (dance with bamboo hat) and others, which have been handed down through generations in Gokayama.

• Time: [1]11:00　[2]13:00　[3]15:00　(about 30 minutes for each performance)
• Performer: Society of Preserving Kokiriko Song of Gokayama
• Place: The yard of 6. The Sasaki House *Inside the house if it rains.
• Fee: Free

Other events held on the same day

Indigo Dyeing Fair

Art works by the staff of Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop are on exhibit. Indigo dyed stoles, traditional hand towels, T-shirts and others can be purchased.

• Time: 9:30 ~ 16:45
• Place: The museum shop in the main building

Indigo Dyeing Fair