Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature and History

EnglishMap of the Traditional Folk Houses①Former Fujita Family Residence②Former Kuroki Family Residence③Shiiba House④Mera House

Traditional Folk Houses①Former Fujita
Family Residence

WC③Shiiba House←To Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature and History②Former Kuroki④Mera House

Family Residence↓ To Miyazaki Shrine

Kagura Performancesnear the Folk HousesAbout the Traditional Folk Houses
In the past, each region of Miyazaki Prefecture had its own architectural style, which was reflected in theirhouses. Four distinctive houses were moved from their original locations and reconstructed here at the Miyazaki
Prefectural Museum of Nature and History between 1972 and 1978. The houses you see here were originallybuilt between 150 and 200 years ago. The Former Fujita and Kuroki Family Residences are NationallyDesignated Important Cultural Properties, and the Shiiba and Mera houses are Prefecturally-DesignatedTangible Cultural Properties.
Inside the houses, there are various tools and implements used by people at that time in their daily lives on
display, so visitors can get a feel of what the inside of a traditional house would have looked like.
We also hold traditional seasonal events and tell folk tales in the area around the Traditional Folk Houses - wehope you are able to come and watch!

①Former Fujita Family Residence (Designated Important Cultural Property)

90.44m2

The Former Fujita Family Residence, which was moved here from Gokase, in Northwestern Miyazaki, is theoldest known house in the prefecture, and one of a very small number of houses from the central mountainous
region of Kyushu still in existence. Inside, the house is divided into two rooms, and according to numbers carved
into one of the dividing pillars, was originally built in 1787.

②Former Kuroki Family Residence (Designated Important Cultural Property)

2131.88m

The Former Kuroki Family Residence, a perfect example of the architectural technique of joining twofarmhouses together that was common in Southwestern Miyazaki, was the home of a Samurai family that lived in
the farming village of Takaharu. According to historical records, it was built over two years from 1834.

③Shiiba House (Prefecturally-Designated Tangible Cultural Property)

137.97m2

The Shiiba House, originally the home of the Kiyoda family in Shiiba, is a fantastic example of the linear
architectural style that was prevalent in Northwestern Miyazaki. The house is divided into three rooms and one
area with an earthen floor, all arranged in a line, with a long veranda on the front of the house. According to
documents discovered when moving the building, it is believed to have been built around 1821.

④Mera House (Prefecturally-Designated Tangible Cultural Property)

110.13m2

The Mera house, originally the home of the Kurogi family in the village of Nishimera, was built on
three-level stone foundations in the mountains. The appearance and layout is typical of Nishimera
farmhouses of the time, and also features a well-built stable. According to oral accounts, the house
was originally built in 1821.

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