Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba (Traditional Japanese Village)

An incredible and unexpected find. Having been to multiple historic villages including Shirakawago, I would say that Sailo Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba trumps them all. The people are friendlier, each house specialises in different crafts. A personal favourite building housed Takumi-ya which had some incredible examples of Japanese woodworking. I wish I could have brought one of their handcrafted chairs which were only $500 a piece! This is a ridiculously low price when you consider the amount of effort involved in crafting such a masterpiece. There is so much to see and do, I can't wait to visit the place again!

A picturesque traditional village that offers an escape from the city to the rich heritage of Japan. There was no queue at the ticketing booth when we arrived at around 1 pm on a weekday. So entrance was smooth and we were able to tour around the area immediately. Each hut offers different experiences and different glimpse from the past. Each hut showcases unique exhibits and activities that offers insights to the way of life back then. It's educational, interactive, qnd fun. The view is breathtaking and the atmosphere is very serene. Sadly, the visibility was poor when we visited, you can only see Mouny Fuji's silhoutte in the background, nonetheless, the village was absolutely breath taking and relaxing.

This is a quaint small museum village, a real experience like taking a trip back in time. We just loved the place. Loved the traditional Japanese old style houses , it’s just amazing to walk around them. Bu the way they have a school inside the village and they teach art and drawing. I was awesome seeing the kids sitting on the Tatami and drawing in a complete silent. Small boutique shops all around the village. To visit you have buy an entrance ticket - 500 Yen. We also took some pictures of Fujisan even it was a quite cloudy day. Please allow approx 2 hours for the visit. A big parking lot is at 150 meters from the entrance.

This is such a charming village. We arrived here on an overcast day and bought tickets before entering the place. I love the koi pond in front, near the ticket booth. The buildings are so interesting and it was great to be able to see a bit of how the houses were back then. Each house has it's own distinctive character. Visitors can walk around the grounds and can even enter some of the houses to check out each structure internally up close! The compound is not that large so it is quite easy to cover the entire grounds in one loop. Since it was an overcast day, we also missed the obligatory Mt Fuji sighting during our visit but we hope to catch a glimpse elsewhere at another time.

Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba is a reconstructed traditional village that offers a glimpse into rural life at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The original settlement was destroyed by a landslide in 1966, and the site was reopened in 2006 as an open-air museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing Japan’s cultural heritage. The village consists of thatched-roof houses (kayabuki) now used as workshops, galleries, and small shops. Visitors can observe traditional crafts such as silk weaving, pottery, paper-making, natural dyeing, and hand embroidery, or join short hands-on workshops. Some houses display paintings and calligraphy, others sell local food, miso, sake, or handmade souvenirs. Even on a rainy day, the place has a quiet charm — green roofs covered in moss, narrow paths winding between wooden houses, and the soft sound of water flowing nearby. It’s an atmospheric stop that combines nature, craftsmanship, and a sense of peace true to its name: Iyashi-no-Sato, “Healing Village.” Admission: Adults: ¥500

A traditional thatched roof hut village that also offered excellent views of Mt. Fuji. Many of the huts exhibited the work of local artists which included silk, metal, pottery, and wood. This is a really cool place to explore and enjoy the local craftsmanship..Highly recommend a visit.

Its a place to detox after all the running around the tour guide makes us do. This is the only place where he lets us breathe 😁 You will get a map at the ticket counter and the then just follow it from one hut to another. I could not stop shopping at most of the houses, I brought the cuties pottery which I may never get in the city. So stop by each and every one to find something unique.

I'm not normally a fan of recreated things as think they are usually realky fake however I didn't get this feeling here. The village is only about 20 years old but is a replica of the old village. Its done really well and amazing to see the thatched work up close. Lots of varied souvenirs at each house plus a few fruit sellers and food stalls at the entrance. Toilets inside too. Plus if youre lucky great views of Fuji. I came here on a bus tour.