About Road Station”Shirakawa-Go”
A roadside station close to Shirakawa-go IC of Tokai-Hokuriku Express way is a place filled with various exciting places where you can experience things such as a joyful collection of Shirakawa-go souvenirs, a walk around a farm stand, local restaurants known for their delicious food and dishes.We also have the famed ”Gasoo museum”(Free Admission) Which most of our visitors often considers one of the best highlights of their visit.
GASSHO MUSEUM
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You may have heard about the distintive Gassho-zukuri style of building designed to withstand the harshest climate of this deep-snow region. Get to know everything there is to know about Gassho-zukuri. Designated as UNESCO World Heritage site, these exemplifies the wisdom and ingenuity of the people that once called this village home.
A relocated genuine replica of the "Gassho-zukuri" styled building. Understand more of the construction process by seeing this exhibition and attached commentaries.
Take a closer look at the inside of some these unique houses.
Here You can see the floor structure including this picture of a “Neda” which is used as a structural joist where straightness, strength, and stiffness are important.
An exhibition of some of the tools that are normally used to build "Gassho-zukuri" styled houses.
With thoughtful barrier-free design of the museum, most areas are reachable and viewable even for visitors on wheelchairs.
FLOOR GUIDE
A souvenir shop where you can find various Shirakawa-go gifts.
Probably one of the best places on the planet to discover top-quality Hida sake.
Get the most unique gifts and special products reflecting Shirakawa-go culture from this place.
A restaurant beside the souvenir shop.
Information Desk.
Feel like grabbing a bite? Visit our food court. Everything is prepared fresh daily using only the best quality ingredients.
Facilities Map
