2026/09/22

Today's Events

Annual Event Exhibition “Jugoya”

Rice dumplings, taro potatoes and persimmons are offered to celebrate the “Mid-Autumn moon”.
On the day of “Jugoya”, the 15th day of the 8th month on the lunar calendar, usually there is a full moon on the night sky.
  • Period: September 16, Wednesday ~ October 6, Tuesday, 2026
  • Time: 9:30 ~ 17:00
  • Fee: the Admission Fee Only
  • Place: 15. The Kitamura House

Annual Event Exhibition “Kariage”

The sickles and others are offered to the deities as a celebration after rice harvest.

  • Date: Wednesday, September 16 ~ Tuesday, October 6, 2026
  • Time: 9:30 ~ 17:00
  • Fee: the Admission Fee Only
  • Place: 16. The Kiyomiya House


Mini-Exhibition at Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop “Tie Dyeing – the Magic of Thread”

There is a variety of techniques for tie-dyeing, showing different expressions. Various techniques and artworks are exhibited.

You can experience indigo dyeing (charged) in the Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop.
Please refer to the page of the Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop for more details.


Annual Event Exhibition “Higan”

The display for "Higan" conducted at the Kitamura House in Hadano city is reproduced.
Higan is a week-long seasonal event held in Japan each spring and autumn. It centers on the spring equinox and autumn equinox.

  • Date: Wednesday, September 16 ~ Tuesday, October 6, 2026
  • Time: 9:30 ~ 17:00
  • Fee: the Admission Fee Only
  • Place: 15. The Kitamura House

Food Truck “Utsuroi” (Limited Time Only)

Autumn Limited-Time Food Truck Grand Open!

The popular "Kominka Cafe," which previously opened for limited periods during spring and autumn, is making a brand-new debut as a "Food Truck" this autumn! We offer a menu perfect for relaxing between walks and tours around the museum. Please feel free to drop by!

[Vendor Details]

  • Period: Saturday, September 12, 2026 – Sunday, December 6, 2026
  • Operating Days: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays during the period, and Tuesday, October 13
  • Closed: Saturday, October 10; Sunday, October 11; Saturday, October 24; Saturday, October 31; Sunday, November 1 (*Unscheduled closures may occur)
  • Hours: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Last Order: 3:30 PM) *Closes when sold out
  • Location: Near the Main Building, Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum
  • Vendor: Raccoon LLC

[Notice to Visitors]

  • Eating while walking, as well as eating/drinking inside the Main Building exhibition rooms or inside the historic folk houses, is not permitted.
  • Please use nearby benches in the museum grounds when enjoying your meals.
  • Operating hours may change or the vendor may close due to weather or other circumstances.


[Food Truck "Utsuroi" Operating Schedule]


Annual Event Exhibition “The Summer Styled Interior in the Hara House”

In summer, the shoji (translucent paper sliding door) is replaced with sudo, a door made of fine bamboo strips allowing air to pass through, so that the room becomes airy and cool.

  • Date: Thursday, June 25 ~ Tuesday, September 29, 2026
  • Time: Free to visit during opening hours
  • Fee: the Admission Fee Only
  • Place: 0. The Hara House