Among the green mountains stand in a row the wooden houses characterized with a steep thatched roof (Gassho-zukuri) which produce the beautiful cultural landscape integrated with the fields. Most of them, including the house of Wada family which was built 300 years ago, and is a national designated important cultural property, are still used as a dwelling. Those dignified houses may impress you with prestige. And Yagai Hakubutsu-kan Gssho-zukuri Minka-en ( the outdoor museum of Gassho-zukuri house ) which preserves a wooden house with a steep thatched roof removed and reconstructed has its main building, the shrine, the main hall of the temple and the wind mill, where you can experience a straw work and making soba ( buckwheat noodles ). In addition you can enjoy the atmosphere and the local dishes at the spot which provides the house as an inn.

190 min. by Gifu Bus from JR Nagoya Sta. ; get off at Shirakawa-go bus stop *Reservation : Gifu Bus Service 058-262-0489