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Wada House
Wada House · 和田家
Visit Wada House for a look inside a gassho-roofed home in Shirakawa-go. After viewing village houses from outside, explore its public first and second floors.
Shirakawa-go tourism association — Wada House English information Shirakawa-go tourism association — Wada House opening, admission and walk from the terminal
Visitor information
Admission
JPY 400 for junior high school students and older; JPY 200 for elementary school students. Pay in cash. Group reservations are not accepted.
Opening hours
Open 09:00–17:00. Closing days are irregular, so check opening for your date first.
What to see at Wada House
Inside a gassho house seen from the village
After seeing gassho houses from outside, explore Wada House's interior. Follow the visitor route through the public first and second floors.
Shirakawa-go tourism association — Wada House opening, admission and walk from the terminal Shirakawa-go tourism association — Wada House English information
How to get to Wada House
Wada House is about a four-minute walk from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, at 997 Ogimachi. Walking time differs if starting from the village car park.
Shirakawa-go tourism association — Wada House opening, admission and walk from the terminal
Visiting tips
Residents' living spaces are private
Residents still live in Wada House. Visits are limited to the public first and second floors; you cannot enter private living spaces.
Shirakawa-go tourism association — Wada House opening, admission and walk from the terminal Shirakawa-go tourism association — Wada House English information
Questions about Wada House
Can I freely explore every room at Wada House?
No. Only the public first and second floors are open to visitors; private living spaces are off limits. Follow the visitor areas marked on site.
Shirakawa-go tourism association — Wada House opening, admission and walk from the terminal Shirakawa-go tourism association — Wada House English information
Official sources
- Shirakawa-go tourism association — Wada House English information ·
- Shirakawa-go tourism association — Wada House opening, admission and walk from the terminal ·
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