Special Exhibition “Living in Gokayama – 30th Anniversary of the Registration as a World Heritage Site”: October 1 ~ May 24

Three Gassho-style houses from the Gokayama region of Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture have been relocated to the Minkaen.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the registration of the Gassho-style Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, the home of these three houses, as a World Heritage Site, a special exhibition will be held focusing on the lifestyle and culture of the Gokayama region.

Period: October 1 (Wednesday), 2025 ~ May 24 (Sunday), 2026
Hours: 9:30 ~ 17:00 (9:30　~ 16:30 during November to February)
Fee: Admission Fee only
Place: the Exhibition Room in the Main Building

the poster of the special exhibition of Gokayama

*There are gallery talks presented by a curator, including special versions for children.

Gallery Talks (for all ages)
[Dates]

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Saturday, April 25, 2026
[Time] 14:00 ~ 14:30 (about 30 minutes)
[Place] the Exhibition Room in the Main Building

Gallery Talks (for children)
[Dates]

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Tuesday and national holiday, May 5, 2026
[Time] 10:30 ~ 10:50 (about 20 minutes)
[Place] the Exhibition Room in the Main Building