Nihon Minka-En

Found this place out in the Tokyo burbs called Nihon Minka-En, which translates as something like the "Japan Folk House Open-Air Museum." Sounded interesting, so we went, not knowing what to expect. Gobsmacked! 22 traditional Japanese homes -- some over 300 years old -- laid out over a few wooded hillsides. It was a Wednesday, so we had the place almost to ourselves, and the weather was perfect. These pictures don't really do the place justice, but here goes anyway ...