Denshoen Park is a replica village which offers a glimpse of traditional life in Tono. The park houses a number of buildings which provide visitors a glimpse of life from the past, including the Kikuchi Family Magariya, which has been designated a National Important Cultural Asset. The grounds and buildings are beautifully maintained, giving the park a lovely nostalgic atmosphere. There is a memorial mueum, showcasing the work of Sasaki Kizen, a famous Tales of Tono storyteller, which includes a collection of folk tales on mythical creatures and local customers. Towards the rear of the park there is a beautiful Japanese garden which features a working water wheel, shrine and of course lovely gardens. There are currently no English translations available in the park which makes it a little challenging for some tourists, but it's still well worth a visit. Entry is 310 yen for adults and 210 yen for children, the Densho-en park is open every day from 09:00 ~ 17:00.
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Denshoen Park
A Step Back in Tono Time
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![It's easy to spend an hour wandering around the beautiful grounds of Densho-en park](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6493-44806/1000/iwate-ryusendo-cave2-44806.jpg)
It's easy to spend an hour wandering around the beautiful grounds of Densho-en park
![The park is quite large and houses numerous buildings which paint a picture of Tono's past](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6493-44798/1000/iwate-ryusendo-cave2-44798.jpg)
The park is quite large and houses numerous buildings which paint a picture of Tono's past
![As you enter Densho-en, you will immediately feel its nostalgic atmosphere](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6493-44797/1000/iwate-ryusendo-cave2-44797.jpg)
As you enter Densho-en, you will immediately feel its nostalgic atmosphere
![Inside the buildings you can take a glimpse of how Tono families lived behind closed doors](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6493-44800/1000/iwate-ryusendo-cave2-44800.jpg)
Inside the buildings you can take a glimpse of how Tono families lived behind closed doors
![Inside the buildings you can take a glimpse of how Tono families lived behind closed doors](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6493-44801/1000/iwate-ryusendo-cave2-44801.jpg)
Inside the buildings you can take a glimpse of how Tono families lived behind closed doors
![There are numerous exhibitions inside the buildings which showcase Tono's rich culture and past](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6493-44802/1000/iwate-ryusendo-cave2-44802.jpg)
There are numerous exhibitions inside the buildings which showcase Tono's rich culture and past
![The farming houses provide a glimpse of how Tono people worked back in the day](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6493-44803/1000/iwate-ryusendo-cave2-44803.jpg)
The farming houses provide a glimpse of how Tono people worked back in the day
![The gardens and buildings are immaculately maintained like they were back in the past](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6493-44799/1000/iwate-ryusendo-cave2-44799.jpg)
The gardens and buildings are immaculately maintained like they were back in the past
![The beautifully maintained grounds of Densho-en Park](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6493-44804/1000/iwate-ryusendo-cave2-44804.jpg)
The beautifully maintained grounds of Densho-en Park
![A small shrine amongst the Japanese gardens in Densho-en park](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6493-44805/1000/iwate-ryusendo-cave2-44805.jpg)
A small shrine amongst the Japanese gardens in Densho-en park
![The entrance to Densho-en Park. The park is located approximately 5km from Tono Station](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6493-44807/1000/iwate-ryusendo-cave2-44807.jpg)
The entrance to Densho-en Park. The park is located approximately 5km from Tono Station
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