A bridge made of vines at Shikoku Mura (Photo: Laura MacLean)

May 18, 2013 - 1 min read

Shikoku Mura Art Village

A 'village' featuring the folk architecture of Shikoku

L. MacLean

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A short drive from central Takamatsu is a surprising sanctuary that will appeal to lovers of architecture and history as well as to those who enjoy respites from the modern city routines and its routines. Shikoku Mura is a park consisting of traditional homes and buildings from around the island of Shikoku and reassembled here. Most are designated as national, prefectural, municipal, or registered cultural properties.

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A bridge made of vines at Shikoku Mura (Photo: Laura MacLean)
Shikoku Mura is located 6 kilometres east of the JR Takamatsu Station at 91 Yashima-Nakamichi in Takamatsu, Kagawa. The entrance fee is 800 yen for adults and there are student and group discounts available. (Photo: Laura MacLean)
Atop the park's hill is a lighthouse and sturdy lighthouse keepers' stone bungalows from islands in the Inland Sea. (Photo: Laura MacLean)
Various features of the homes such as these lamps above a lighthouse keeper's front door add human reality to the exhibits. (Photo: Laura MacLean)
The lighthouse keepers' stone homes must have protected more against wind and salty sea mists than against earthquakes. (Photo: Laura MacLean)
Homes dating from as far back as the Meiji Era are on display and are open for visitors to enter. (Photo: Laura MacLain)
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91 Yashima Nakamachi, Takamatsu Kagawa (Map) (Directions)

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