Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village

The Shirakawa-go Gassho-style Village is a spot with a beautiful landscape and historical value that has been recognized as a World Heritage Site. 25 traditional Gassho-style houses are preserved here, including 9 important cultural properties designated by Gifu Prefecture, such as the Wada and Kanda houses, which are particularly famous buildings that can be visited. In addition, you can feel the attitude of coexistence with the wisdom of our predecessors, such as the region's unique mutual aid system called "Yui" and designs full of ingenuity that can only be seen in heavy snowfall areas. Please come and experience the unforgettable atmosphere once you visit.

The Shirakawa-go Gassho-style Village is a tourist spot surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature throughout the four seasons. There are 25 old houses scattered around, and among them, the buildings that stand out are the Wada and Kanda houses, which have been designated as important cultural properties by the country. In addition, the thatched triangular roofs give off a unique atmosphere of the snowy region. Please feel the wisdom and ingenuity of our ancestors who lived in harmony with the original scenery of Japan in this place that shows a different expression in each season.

The Shirakawa-go Gassho-style Village is an attractive tourist spot where history and nature blend together. Among them, the must-see attractions are the important cultural property "Wada Residence" built in the mid-Edo period and the scenic spot "Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory". From the Wada Residence, where you can catch a glimpse of the life of wealthy farmers, and the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory, where you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Shirakawa-go, you can feel the wisdom and ingenuity of our ancestors who coexisted with Japan's original landscape.

At the Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Minkaen, you can experience the wisdom of earthquake, fire, and snow protection. Within the village, there are facilities open for viewing the interior of the houses, allowing you to see how people lived. The Gassho-style houses are located in a heavy snowfall area, so they are designed with measures such as roof shape and thickness and pillar placement to protect against snow. You can learn about traditional Japanese disaster prevention techniques and the architectural skills of old houses. It's a spot where you can feel the wisdom and ingenuity of our ancestors along with its historical value.

One of the most noteworthy buildings in the Shirakawa-go Gassho-style Village is the Kanda Family Residence. Built in the late Edo period, this Gassho-style house offers homemade tea made from locally harvested wild grasses. Enjoying a cup of this tea, boiled over the irori hearth, is truly a taste of the local bounty. You can take a break while glimpsing the lifestyle of the time, such as the saltpeter-making place visible from under the floorboards and the irori hearth seen through the kamimado window.