Kanda House

4.0

This old private house with a gassho-zukuri sloping roof was built in the late Edo period (around 1850). It's approximately seven minutes on foot from the Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal. It belonged to the Kanda family who brewed sake in Shirakawa-go. Because of the layout and the many handprints from the carpenters on the roof trusses, it's considered an outstanding example of gassho-zukuri slope roofed architecture. The fire in the traditional irori hearth burns year-round, and you can enjoy homemade wild herb tea brewed with water heated over it in an iron kettle. Looking around the rest of the building is fine too, and you can bring your pet with you if you hold it. Reservations are recommended.

Spot details

Address: Gifu Pref. Onogunshirakawamura Ogimachi 796 Map
Area: Hida Area
Phone: 0576961072
Hours: 10:00-16:00
Closed: Wednesday (open on public holidays)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]400yen
[Elementary School Students]200yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Shirakawago Free Wi-Fi)
Note: *We are currently open from 10:00-16:00, but you can enter by reservation from 9:00-10:00 and 16:00-17:00.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (Entry to the board room is possible, no slope)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (entering in a hug or in a carry-on is possible)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Best house to visit

Reviewed : 2021.02.25

I loved this house. Best of the three to visit. Lots to see, and use a QR reader for much more information.
Best house to visit from the 3

Reviewed : 2019.11.08

Was told by our guide that this is the best house to visit from the 3 available for tourists. Wasnt crowded and I could get to all 4 floors. Though its a bit too hot inside since they burnt fires...
Fascinating for the whole family

Reviewed : 2019.08.22

It’s like walking back in time this place is packed with nostalgia, my kid loves climbing the ladders and walking on the planks, I loved the photogenic views from the windows. Really worth it.