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Wada House
Wada House · 和田家
Visit Wada House to see inside a gassho-style house in Shirakawa-go. After viewing exteriors around the village, explore its public first and second floors.
Shirakawa-go tourism association: English Wada House information Shirakawa-go tourism association: Wada House opening, admission and walk from terminal
Visitor information
Admission
Admission is 400 yen for junior-high students and older visitors or 200 yen for elementary students, paid in cash. Group reservations are not accepted.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00. Closing days vary, so check opening for your date first.
What to see at Wada House
Inside a gassho-style house seen from the village
After exploring gassho-style exteriors, see inside Wada House. Follow the public first- and second-floor areas.
Shirakawa-go tourism association: Wada House opening, admission and walk from terminal Shirakawa-go tourism association: English Wada House information
How to get to Wada House
Wada House at 997 Ogimachi is about a four-minute walk from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal. Walking time differs if starting at the village car park.
Shirakawa-go tourism association: Wada House opening, admission and walk from terminal
Before you visit
Residents’ living spaces are private
Residents still live in Wada House. Visits are limited to public first- and second-floor areas; private living spaces are closed to visitors.
Shirakawa-go tourism association: Wada House opening, admission and walk from terminal Shirakawa-go tourism association: English Wada House information
Questions about Wada House
Can I explore every room in Wada House?
No. Only public first- and second-floor areas are accessible, not private living spaces. Follow the marked visitor route on site.
Shirakawa-go tourism association: Wada House opening, admission and walk from terminal Shirakawa-go tourism association: English Wada House information
Official sources
- Shirakawa-go tourism association: English Wada House information ·
- Shirakawa-go tourism association: Wada House opening, admission and walk from terminal ·
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