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Kanda House is one of Shirakawa-go’s finest and best-preserved gassho-zukuri farmhouses. Built over 160 years ago, this traditional wooden home belonged to the Kanda family, known for their skilled craftsmanship and contributions to the village community. Visitors can explore the multi-story interior, steep thatched roof structure, family artifacts, and cultural displays that reveal how people lived and worked in historic Ogimachi Village

What to See & Do

  • 🍶 Step into a 160-year-old **former sake brewery** and explore all four floors of historic living space 🏠
  • 🔥 Warm yourself by the **irori (sunken hearth)**, which burns year-round to preserve the thatched roof 🪵
  • 📐 Admire the roof frame, featuring unique **carpenter’s handprints** and intricate joinery without nails 🔨
  • 🍵 Savor a cup of **homemade wild herb tea**, brewed in an iron kettle over the hearth for every visitor 🍵
  • 🔭 Climb to the top floor for an exceptional **vantage point** to photograph the village’s thatched roofs 📸

How to Get There

  • 🚶 Take a **7-minute walk** from the Shirakawa-go 🚌 Bus Terminal 🚌 toward the center of the village 🏁
  • 📍 Locate the house directly along the main walking path, between the **Wada House** and **Nagase House** 🏘️
  • 👣 Access the site easily as you head toward the **Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory** trail ⛰️
  • 🗺️ Look for the distinct thatched roof near the ⛩️ Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine ⛩️ district 📍

Travel Tips

  • 👟 Be prepared to **remove your shoes**; wear thick socks in winter as the wooden floors can be quite 🧊 cold ❄️
  • 📱 Use your phone to scan the **QR codes** placed around the house for detailed English explanations of the tools 💡
  • 🕯️ Give your eyes a moment to adjust to the **dim indoor lighting**, which is kept traditional to maintain the mood 🕯️
  • 🚫 Avoid using **flash photography**, as it can be disruptive to other guests and the delicate historical atmosphere 📷
  • 🗓️ Note that the house is typically **closed on Wednesdays**, so plan your visit for a different day of the week 📅

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🏠 **10:00 AM** – Arrive at **Kanda House** and take a moment to admire the stone pavement at the entrance 🏮
  • 🍵 **10:10 AM** – Warm up by the hearth and enjoy your **wild herb tea** while reading about the family history 🍶
  • 🔭 **10:40 AM** – Head to the **upper floors** to see the silk-farming tools and the best interior roof views 📸
  • 🏘️ **11:00 AM** – Exit and walk to the nearby **Nagase House** to compare the different styles of village life 🏛️

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Entry Fee:

¥300 per person

Best Time to Visit:

Early morning or late afternoon for quieter indoor viewing

Location

📌Kanda House, Ogimachi, Shirakawa-go, Gifu, Japan

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