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.
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.