Nagase House

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Step back in time and witness the lifestyle of doctors in this 130-year-old gassho-style house. The five-story interior is truly impressive!

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HighlightsFive-story gassho-style house
Lifestyle of doctors in the Edo period
Structural beauty supporting the roof
Exhibition of everyday tools and art
History and culture of Shirakawa-go

Basic Information

Address: 823-2 Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura, Ono-gun, Gifu Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Gifu

Access: Approximately an 8-minute walk from the Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal. By car, it's about 5 minutes from the Shirakawa-go Interchange on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway. Please use the Shirakawa-mura Seseragi Park Parking area. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Year-round) 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (January 1st only)

Cld.Days: Irregular holidays

Fee: Adults: ¥400, Children: ¥200

INFO: Feel free to ask for a guided tour of the exhibits and the 2nd and 3rd floors. A video showing the 'Yui' roof thatching process from 2001 is available.

HP: https://shirakawa-go.gr.jp/active/5/

Overview

Nagase House is a five-story gassho-style house built in 1890 (Meiji 23). The Nagase family served as doctors for three generations, boasting a history of approximately 250 years. Inside, you can see 500-year-old Buddhist altars, art, and everyday tools, offering a glimpse into life in the past. The single, approximately 11-meter pillar supporting the gassho-style roof is especially impressive. In 2001, the roof was re-thatched for the first time in 80 years, and the event was broadcast on television, sparking much interest. It's a valuable place to experience the history and culture of Shirakawa-go.

Nagase House

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