[Fukushima] Easy time trip. On a nice day, let's go to Fukushima Civic House Garden!

Fukushima Citizen's Garden is located in Fukushima Prefecture Azuma Sports Park.
The name ``Minka-en'' might make it a little difficult to understand what kind of place it is, but it is a park where private houses and buildings from the mid-Edo period to the mid-Meiji period have been relocated and restored.
Its area is approximately 110,000㎡. There are forests, rivers, and even rice fields within the park. And admission is free! Why not enjoy a leisurely stroll while feeling the original Japanese scenery?

Buildings that look like they appear in historical dramas are everywhere.

As soon as you enter the park, you will find a rustic wooden storehouse.
Beyond that is a traveler's inn that was once built at a fork in the road. Other unique buildings such as playhouses, restaurants, and private houses can be seen beyond the trees.
It might be a good idea to start by looking at buildings that you think are interesting.

(Former Kakeie Yado is a building built in the late 1800s. The first floor was used as a store and the second floor was used for accommodation.)

(Former Hirose-za theater, a playhouse built around 1890. Kabuki performances are still held there.)

Another fun thing about Minkaen is that you can go inside the buildings.
You can look around the theater and think about the life of ancient times, such as looking at the seats in the theater and watching sericulture.

There are many other points of interest besides the building!

There are other things to see at Minkaen besides the buildings.
For example, a garden attached to a private house. It is well maintained, and I can imagine that people in the past would have seen flowers like this on the porch.

Also, the one on the left of the photo below is the "Yashikigami".
This is the shrine of the guardian deity of the mansion, and was installed in one corner of the mansion. The decoration on the right can be seen in several places within the park, but it was originally hung at the entrance to the mountain to give thanks to the mountain gods and pray for safety while working on the mountain.
You can also learn about these folk customs.

There are also original goods from Minkaen.
Clear files and memo pads like these are sold at the entrance.

Don't miss out on seasonal events and events.

In addition to seasonal rituals, events such as rice planting, tanabata, and moon viewing are also held in the park.
There are also events such as demonstrations of weaving and ancient martial arts, sweets service and tea parties according to the occasion, straw crafts and traditional play experiences, so it is recommended to check the event schedule on the website before going out. .

Fukushima Citizen's Garden can be enjoyed by people of all ages, men and women, whether you are interested in history, children who want to experience something unique, or just want to take a pleasant walk. Why not add it to your list of spots to visit on your next trip to Fukushima?

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