Travel in Gifu
Wada House
Wada House · 和田家
After village exteriors, explore a gassho interior on Wada’s public floors.
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Visitor information at a glance
Address
岐阜県大野郡白川村荻町997
997 Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura, Ono-gun, Gifu 501-5627, Japan
View location on the map →Admission
Admission costs JPY 400 for junior high school students and older visitors, and JPY 200 for primary school children, payable in cash. Group reservations are not accepted.
Opening hours and closed days
Hours are 09:00–17:00, with irregular closures. Confirm opening for your date first.
What can I see at Wada House?
Inside a village gassho house
See the interior after exterior views, following the public route on the first and second floors.
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How to get to Wada House
About four minutes from the terminal; Ogimachi 997. Walking from village parking differs.
Before you visit
Residents’ living spaces are private
Residents still live here. Visit public floors only; private living spaces are inaccessible.
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Questions about Wada House
Can I explore every room freely?
No. Only designated first- and second-floor areas are public. Follow on-site visiting boundaries.
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