Gassho-style Folk Village Open-Air Museum (Shirakawa-go)

Overview

Explore the Gassho-style Folk Village Open-Air Museum in Shirakawa-go, a unique collection of relocated gassho-style houses, including the rare 18th-century Yamashita House. Wander through traditional structures like shrines, temples, and watermills, with many houses open for exploration, even up to the attic. From April to October, enjoy hands-on experiences like soba making, straw crafts, and natural dyeing (reservations required). Don't miss the Soba Dojo, where you can savor handmade soba noodles in an open-air gassho-style setting. Located near the Seseragi Park and village parking, it's an ideal spot to immerse yourself in the region's rich cultural heritage.

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