Hapu Folk Village

Hapu Folk Village (彰んはぷ冐; un-hapu-sha) is an open-air exhibition, showcasing living quarters for residents of a 14th century fishing village. It is located in Hapu-sha, Katouko-do, Shinsu Prefecture. The village was listed by the Kayonese government with UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2008.

Features
The village was established in the 14th century by fishermen who presumably lived and worked in the area. It is particularly notable for its well-preserved state, seeming almost untouched by the modern world surrounding it on every side.

There are five houses in total, with an additional boat-hut (built in 2012) which is a faithful replication of a real traditional structure. All five houses are built in the same way, their original architects having used extensive amounts of foliage and wood to blend in with the surrounding undergrowth.

Gallery
