.. Japanese Village ..

** We've explored the sea, mountains, and rivers, so let's change our pace and experience some history. With only half a day to spare, I decided to delve into the *Japanese Village*.

The Japanese village was located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, opposite the Portuguese village. It was the settlement of foreign communities who came to trade in Ayutthaya. Later, the Thai-Japan Association, together with Thai and Japanese scholars, jointly established the Ayutthaya Historical Study Center. The first part is located in the Ayutthaya Island area, while the second part is an annex building located in the area that was once the Japanese village during the Ayutthaya period.

In 2007, to commemorate the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's 80th birthday and the 120th anniversary of Thai-Japanese diplomatic relations, the Japanese Village was renovated and the surrounding landscape was beautified. A Japanese garden and pavilion were built as a memorial.

Japanese pavilion

Along the banks of the Chao Phraya River

In 2015, the Thai-Japan Association established a new exhibition center at the riverside building of the Chao Phraya River. The center showcases the "Yamada Nagamasa, Okya Senaphimuk, and Thao Khip Thong Ma" exhibition, featuring Japanese figures who played significant roles in the Ayutthaya court. The permanent exhibition utilizes modern multimedia to celebrate Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's 5th cycle birthday on April 2, 2015.

Image of Building 1 Phra Wan Building

The video room provides an overview of Ayutthaya, a global port city that connected the West and the East, leading to exchanges in trade, culture, politics, and diplomacy that have been passed down to the present day.

An ancient map of Iudea from the Netherlands.

The exhibition and simulation of imported and exported goods in Ayutthaya, such as Japanese fans, Japanese swords, agarwood, deer skin, ivory, Sangkhalok jars, and Sangkhalok mangosteen-shaped jars.

Image of Building 2 Exhibition Hall by the Chao Phraya River

The Enduring Legacy of Yamada Nagamasa and Lady Thongkhip Ma: A Testament to Ayutthaya's Cosmopolitan Spirit

The building is divided into two sections. The first section showcases the exhibition of Yamada Nagamasa (Okya Senaphimuk) and Lady Thongkhip Ma, Japanese individuals who played significant roles in the Ayutthaya court. Their unwavering loyalty and dedication to duty exemplify the strong and enduring relationship between the two nations. This exhibition reflects the image of Ayutthaya as a cosmopolitan city, a haven of peace under the Bodhi tree, where people of all ethnicities, castes, and religions were welcomed and embraced.

Part 2 is a multimedia exhibition room about Yamada Nagamasa and Thao Thong Kip Ma, Japanese officials who served in the Siamese court during the Ayutthaya period.

The surrounding scenery of the Japanese village is exceptionally beautiful and lush.

History is another interesting thing. If you don't have much free time, the Japanese Village is another option that can help you make a decision. P.S. The entrance fee for students is 20 baht and for tourists is 50 baht.

Thank you for the good information from Japanese Village Guide.

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