Wada House, Traditional gassho-zukuri house in Ogimachi, Japan.
The wooden structure spans three floors with steeply pitched thatched roofs designed to withstand heavy snowfall in Shirakawa-go region.
The Wada family served as village leaders during the Edo period and generated income through silk production and gunpowder ingredient trade.
The residence exemplifies gassho-zukuri architecture and maintains its status as an Important Cultural Property of Japan since its construction.
Visitors can explore two floors of the house between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with admission fees of 400 yen for adults.
The residence continues to breed silkworms in July and August, allowing visitors to observe traditional silk farming practices.
Location: Ogimachi
Architectural style: gasshō-zukuri
GPS coordinates: 36.26007,136.90763
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:45
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