Gifu travel
Wada House
Wada House · 和田家
Choose Wada House to see inside a gassho-roofed home in Shirakawa-go. After viewing village exteriors, explore its public Levels 1 and 2.
Shirakawa-go tourism association: English Wada House guide Shirakawa-go tourism association: Wada House access, fees and terminal walk
Visitor information
Admission
Admission costs JPY 400 for junior high school age and above and JPY 200 for primary school children. Pay in cash. Group reservations are not accepted.
Opening hours
Hours are 9 am–5 pm. Closures are irregular; confirm opening for your date first.
What to see at Wada House
Inside a gassho house seen in the village
After viewing gassho-house exteriors, explore Wada House interiors in the public areas on Levels 1 and 2.
Shirakawa-go tourism association: Wada House access, fees and terminal walk Shirakawa-go tourism association: English Wada House guide
How to get to Wada House
Walk about four minutes from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Wada House at 997 Ogimachi. Walking from the village car park takes a different time.
Shirakawa-go tourism association: Wada House access, fees and terminal walk
Before you visit
Residents' living areas are private
Residents still live at Wada House. View only public Levels 1 and 2; private living spaces are inaccessible.
Shirakawa-go tourism association: Wada House access, fees and terminal walk Shirakawa-go tourism association: English Wada House guide
Questions about Wada House
Can I freely explore every room at Wada House?
No. Only public Levels 1 and 2 are accessible; private living spaces are excluded. Follow marked visitor areas.
Shirakawa-go tourism association: Wada House access, fees and terminal walk Shirakawa-go tourism association: English Wada House guide
Official sources
- Shirakawa-go tourism association: English Wada House guide ·
- Shirakawa-go tourism association: Wada House access, fees and terminal walk ·
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