Travel in Gifu · 岐阜県
Wada House · 和田家
Wada House · 和田家
For a gassho-style house interior in Shirakawa-go, visit Wada House. After viewing village exteriors, 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 terminal
Visitor information
Admission
Visitors of junior high school age and older pay ¥400; elementary school students pay ¥200. Payment is cash only. Group reservations are not accepted.
Opening hours
Wada House opens 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closing days are irregular, so check opening for your date first.
What to see at Wada House · 和田家
Inside a gassho-style house
After viewing gassho-style house exteriors, see an interior at Wada House. Follow the public visiting areas on the first and second floors.
Shirakawa-go Tourism Association: Wada House opening, admission, and walk from terminal Shirakawa-go Tourism Association: Wada House English information
How to get to Wada House · 和田家
Wada House is about a four-minute walk from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, at 997 Ogimachi. Walking time differs if starting at the village parking lot.
Shirakawa-go Tourism Association: Wada House opening, admission, and walk from terminal
Visit tips
Private living spaces are closed to visitors
Residents still live in Wada House. Only public areas on the first and second floors can be visited; private living spaces are off-limits.
Shirakawa-go Tourism Association: Wada House opening, admission, and walk from terminal Shirakawa-go Tourism Association: Wada House English information
Questions about Wada House · 和田家
Can I freely explore every room at Wada House?
No. Only public areas on the first and second floors are open to visitors. Do not enter private living spaces; follow the visiting areas marked on site.
Shirakawa-go Tourism Association: Wada House opening, admission, and walk from terminal Shirakawa-go Tourism Association: Wada House English information
Sources
- Shirakawa-go Tourism Association: Wada House English information ·
- Shirakawa-go Tourism Association: Wada House opening, admission, and walk from terminal ·
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