An open-air museum bringing together the traditional life, architecture, nature, and art of Shikoku.

Shikoku-mura MUSEUM is an open-air museum where traditional homes and industrial buildings relocated and restored from across Shikoku can be explored amid the rich natural setting of Yashima. Along with historic lifestyles and architectural culture, visitors can enjoy the Shikoku Mura Gallery designed by Tadao Ando, a water garden, and sculptures. It is a cultural destination where history, nature, and art come together for visitors of all ages.

Three highlights of Shikoku-mura MUSEUM

1. 1. Discover traditional Shikoku life in relocated buildingsExplore thatched farmhouses, soy sauce storehouses, and other buildings to see regional architectural ingenuity and the wisdom of everyday life and work in earlier times.
2. 2. Experience architecture, art, and the water gardenAt the Shikoku Mura Gallery designed by Tadao Ando, appreciate works of art from Japan and abroad within a striking architectural space. The water garden viewed from the balcony is another highlight.
3. 3. Take a leisurely walk through Yashima’s natural sceneryHistoric buildings and sculptures dot the undulating paths as seasonal flowers and autumn foliage transform the scenery. Allow plenty of time and wear comfortable walking shoes.

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Nearby attractions

• ・YashimaThis flat-topped mountain is known as a battlefield of the Genpei War. Viewpoints such as Shishi-no-Reigan overlook the Seto Inland Sea and Takamatsu. After learning about life across Shikoku, walk across the summit to experience its history and landscape firsthand.
• ・WarayaEnjoy the specialty kama-age udon inside an atmospheric relocated Edo-period thatched farmhouse. Located beside Shikoku-mura MUSEUM, it is an easy stop before or after your visit.
• ・Yashima-ji TempleTemple 84 of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, this historic temple is associated with the Buddhist monk Jianzhen. Visit the main hall, treasure house, and Minoyama Daimyojin shrine to discover Yashima’s religious traditions and Genpei history.