Gifu travel
Shirakawa-go Ogimachi
Shirakawa-go Ogimachi · 白川郷 荻町合掌造り集落
Explore Ogimachi on foot for scenery of large gassho roofs. Follow public paths to view exteriors; for interiors, visit Wada House's public Levels 1 and 2.
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Visitor information
Admission
Ogimachi village walks have no admission fee. Interior fees vary by facility; Wada House costs JPY 400 for junior high school age and above and JPY 200 for primary school children. Other houses, open-air museum and parking are separate.
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Opening hours
Village walks have no fixed entry time. Public houses have individual hours and closures; Wada House is open from 9 am to 5 pm.
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What to see at Shirakawa-go Ogimachi
Village scenery with large gassho roofs
Walk public paths for gassho-house exteriors. Residents still live here; view homes and fields from the paths.
Shirakawa-go tourism association: gassho village scenery and life
Wada House for interiors
Add paid viewing of Wada House's public Levels 1 and 2 to village walks. Not every village house opens as a visitor facility.
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How to get to Shirakawa-go Ogimachi
Take Shirakawa-go buses from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal: about 50 minutes riding. Some services require reservations; check outward and return separately.
Before you visit
Homes and fields are residents' living spaces
Do not enter private homes, land or fields. View interiors only within designated public visitor areas.
Shirakawa-go tourism association: gassho village scenery and life Shirakawa-go tourism association: English Wada House guide
Check outward and return buses
Some Takayama–Shirakawa-go buses require reservations. Check each direction separately before choosing time in the village.
Wada House opening and extra plans
Closures are irregular; confirm Wada House opening for your date. Gifu guide itineraries exclude viewpoint transport and winter events.
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Questions about Shirakawa-go Ogimachi
Can I see inside a gassho house in Shirakawa-go?
Wada House's public Levels 1 and 2 offer separate paid viewing. Confirm opening first because closures are irregular. Private homes are not accessible.
Shirakawa-go tourism association: Wada House access, fees and terminal walk Shirakawa-go tourism association: English Wada House guide Shirakawa-go tourism association: gassho village scenery and life
Official sources
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- Shirakawa-go tourism association: English Wada House guide ·
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- Nohi Bus: Shirakawa-go times, fares and reservations ·
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- Shirakawa-go tourism association: Wada House access, fees and terminal walk ·
- Shirakawa-go tourism association: gassho village scenery and life ·
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