Source: FY2026 Digital Stamp Rally Point List. The three core museums are not included in this list.
Events
Events & Programs
Event
Rediscover Japan's countryside homes
Kominka Festival 2026
Two days of traditional crafts and old ways of living at the Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses in Hattori Ryokuchi Park. Workshops, hands-on activities and stage events take place in and around real historic farmhouses.
202611.14SAT/11.15SUN
VenueOpen-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses (Hattori Ryokuchi Park)
Route from Ryokuchi-koen Station (Kita-Osaka Kyuko). Labels are in Japanese.
Dates
Sat, Nov 14 and Sun, Nov 15, 2026Held in light rain; cancelled in severe weather.
Hours
DDay: 9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30)NNight: 18:00–20:30 (last entry 20:00)Day and night sessions are separate. At night, only “Yoiyami Kakurenbo” is held; workshops and regular museum viewing are not available.
Fees
DAdmission: adults ¥800 / high school ¥300 / elementary and junior high ¥200NNight experience: ¥1,500 per person (admission included)Discounts for visitors with disabilities. Preschool children cannot join the night experience. Some workshops require a separate fee and a numbered ticket.
Access
About 1 km west of the west exit of Ryokuchi-koen Station, Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway (through service with the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line) (about 15 min on foot)
About 2 km east of Sone Station, Hankyu Railway (about 30 min on foot)
Stage eventsFree to watch · 2Chiko Chan stage show / UTAGE LIVE SHOWOpenClose
A different stage event each day on the Shodoshima rural kabuki stage. Watching is free, but daytime admission is required.
Sat, Nov 14
Chiko Chan Scolds You! Discover the Secrets of Old-Time Living with Chiko Chan
A stage show exploring the secrets of old ways of life and historic farmhouses together with Chiko Chan.
Time
11:00–11:30 / 15:00–15:30
Place
Shodoshima rural kabuki stage
Sun, Nov 15
Japanese Instrument Concert: UTAGE LIVE SHOW
Enjoy powerful performances on taiko drums, shamisen, shinobue flute and more.
Time
11:00–11:30 / 15:00–15:30
Place
Shodoshima rural kabuki stage
Workshops and activities10Handkerchief dyeing, straw rope twisting, bamboo crafts, taiko, tea ceremony and moreOpenClose
Crafts and culture you can only experience in a historic farmhouse. Activities differ by day.
Both days
Handkerchief dyeingFeeTicket
Dye a handkerchief and make one that is all your own.
Time
10:30–12:00 / 14:00–15:30
Capacity
20 per session (first come)
Fee
¥1,000
Place
Lawn plaza
Straw rope twisting (wreath making)FeeTicket
Try traditional rope twisting and weave straw into a wreath.
Time
10:30 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
Duration
About 30 min
Capacity
10 per session (first come)
Fee
¥500
Place
Nambu magariya house
Bamboo craftsFee
Make bamboo toys such as the buzzing “bunbun-zemi.”
Time
10:00–15:00
Fee
From ¥200
Place
Hyuga Shiiba house
Taiko drummingFree
Play real taiko drums and feel the sound resonate.
Time
Nov 14: 10:30–16:30 / Nov 15: 10:00–16:30 (anytime)Paused on Nov 15 at 11:00–11:30 and 15:00–15:30 during stage events.
Place
Yamato Totsukawa house
Tea ceremonyFeeTicket
Experience Japanese tea culture in a farmhouse tea room.
Time
10:30 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:00
Capacity
8 per session (first come)
Fee
¥1,000Everyone entering the tea room must pay the fee.
Place
Kitakawachi tea room
Stone mill grindingFeeTicket
Try using an ishiusu, the stone hand mill of everyday life in the past.
Time
10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00
Capacity
9 groups per session (first come)
Fee
¥200 (kinako) / ¥300 (coffee)
Place
Old-time living exhibition corner
Sitting by the hearthFree
Gather around a farmhouse irori hearth and feel the atmosphere of the past.
Time
10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00
Capacity
10 per session per house
Place
Nambu magariya house / Hyuga Shiiba house
Guided tour by a curatorFree
Explore the highlights of the farmhouses with a curator’s commentary.
Time
13:30–14:00
Capacity
20
Meet at
In front of the Itakura house (near the entrance)
Sat, Nov 14 only
Thatch broom makingFee
Make a broom from kaya, the grass long used for thatched roofs.
Time
10:30 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
Capacity
6 per session (first come)
Fee
¥1,000
Place
Hyuga Shiiba house
Sun, Nov 15 only
Wood planing and joinery modelsFree
Try traditional carpentry, including planing wood with a kanna.
Time
10:00–16:30
Place
Nambu magariya house
Sessions with a capacity may close once full.
Payment is cash only.
Night experience “Yoiyami Kakurenbo”Both days 18:00–Hide and seek with “that child” in the farmhouses at dusk.OpenClose
Hide and seek with “that child” in the farmhouses at dusk. Visit the museum after dark for a 30-minute night horror experience through the darkened farmhouses.
Dates
Sat, Nov 14 and Sun, Nov 15
Time
18:00–20:30 (reception from 17:30, planned)
Duration
About 30 min
Fee
¥1,500 per person (admission included)
How to join
First come, first served. Reception closes when full.
Before you join
Due to the nature of the event, preschool children cannot take part.
Elementary school children must be accompanied by a guardian.
Large items such as suitcases can be left at reception.
The route goes through farmhouses at night, with steps and dark areas. Please watch your step.
Do not enter restricted areas.
The organizer is not responsible for trouble between visitors arising from a visitor’s own conduct.
Sounds from nearby facilities may be heard during the experience.
Sun, Nov 15 only2Puzzle hunt / Meet MozuyanOpenClose
Solve the Mystery of the Farmhouses (puzzle hunt)
Walk around the farmhouses, learn about their features and about upcycling thatch, and solve the mystery!
Time
10:00–16:30 (last entry 15:30)
Place
Throughout the museum
How to join
Puzzle booklets are handed out at the entrance while supplies last.
Prize
Farmhouse acrylic keychain (2 designs, 50 of each; first 100 people to finish)Exchange 10:30–16:30 at the Echizen Tsuruga house. Bring your completed booklet.
Meet Mozuyan
Take a photo with Mozuyan!
Time
From 10:30 / 13:00 / 16:00 (about 30 min each)
Place
Shodoshima rural kabuki stage
Before your visitNotesCash only, limited parking and moreOpenClose
Some activities require a separate fee and a numbered ticket. Payment is cash only.
The grounds have historic houses and steps. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Paths may be muddy in the rain.
Smoking is not permitted on the grounds.
Pets are not allowed (except assistance dogs).
Do not enter restricted areas.
Parking is limited. Please use public transport where possible.
Programs may change or be cancelled due to circumstances.
Sounds from nearby facilities may be heard during the event.
Organizer: Cultural Properties Protection Division, Osaka Prefectural Board of Education In cooperation with: Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses (Osaka Cultural Heritage Center) Contact: Osaka Cultural Corridor Secretariat osaka-bunkakairou2026@jtbcom.co.jp This project is funded by Osaka Prefecture's accommodation tax.
