Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore

Overview

Located in the western suburbs of Koriyama, the Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore showcases relocated traditional Yamato-style houses within a natural forest setting. Explore a collection of folk tools and machinery used from the late Edo period to the 1960s. A diorama depicts the logging of Yoshino cedar, a key industry in Nara Prefecture. The museum is accessible by bus from Kintetsu Koriyama Station, followed by a 10-minute walk. The museum offers a glimpse into the daily lives and cultural heritage of Nara Prefecture.

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[Scale] Number of visitors (annual): 23,000