It's a great location to see down the Shirakawa go village. This is a observation place. It's a hill so you have to hike up a little bit. But it's not so rough you can make it! You can see whole village so it's very beautiful! You can take a photo like tourist official poster. It is not such spacious place maybe it would be busy when high tourist season. Enjoy!

Mandatory stop, and it will cost you nothing other than whatever item you wish to buy at the shops nearby. I suggest you visit the observation point either early in the morning or right before leaving, at least in the summer. Just remember that the souvenir shop you will find here is far from the only one in town

The observation deck in Shirakawago is a fantastic spot to take in the stunning views of the surrounding area. From here, you can see the traditional thatched-roof houses of the village and the beautiful mountain landscape in the distance. This is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the area.

It very lucky I have chance to go to the observatory see light up. However it very cold and snowing. You need 15 mins hiking to the top. Anyway, the view is amazing, all these hard way to the top is worth to watch this.

Well, this is a tourist place so it's crowded. There is a biz selling pictures of you with the background overlooking the village for 1000Yen. Lovely views as usual - requires weather to behave. This is my third visit, bright sunshine today.

Common Spot for taking photo with top-view village side. Recommend if you want to take photo more private, buy Cremia and take photos at these area.

There was not much snow when I went but still worth the walk uphill to get a good view of the village. Wrap up warm in winter!

There’s free photo for you when you lined up here. It’s also a spot for the view of shorakawa go village. There’s also a souvenir shop, ice cream stall, and other food finds.

Can go in to see the house layout and usage of Shirakawago old house. 300yen entrance fee. Quick & interesting.

Amazing experience!! Would 100% definitely recommend to visit not only this home, but the whole town. It is absolutely beautiful. It also let's you get a glimpse into the past.

I feel like giving 2 stars because at the end of the day it's just that, a house. Not a manor or anything else that could be seen as breathtaking. You can see several similar buildings at the local open-air museum (for a slightly higher priced ticket that comes with much more stuff to see), so unless you are really fond of pre-modern houses and/or want to visit everything in Shirakawa-go, my suggestion is to skip this place and spend 20 more minutes in the open-air museum instead.

at the center of the old houses at Shirakawago. easy to spot!

An important heritage structure, Wada House reminds or teaches is of the past on how people live during the Edo period. A 500 yen and a 20mins walk inside the house is worth your money and time.

A unique experience at the UNESCO World Heritage village ie Shirakawago... the Wada House was well worth the sprint and quick tour inside.

It was a nest place to see how villagers live in the area. The upkeep of the place was nice. The gentleman at the ticket place was nice to deal with and I enjoyed my time in the house.

beside the amazing historic tools and structurce showcasing, you can also look out the window from the 2nd floor

Shirakawa go is A nice town. We arrived by bus from Takayama. Traditional Japanese wooden houses with thick layered rice barn roofs. I visited in summer ; it was a hot day. Enjoyed learning about the culture. Some attractions in the town like water fountains. A few houses open as museum for tourist to look around and experience Japanese life style. A very walkable town. Rice filed around the town. Plenty of crystal clear river water, neatly flowing everywhere by the walking path. It should look much better in all the seasons other than summer.

Going into any one of the homes in this beautiful village is like stumbling into a Time Machine, it’s incredible how very well maintained these buildings are and how well the locals have been able to pass down historic techniques of construction and even sake making. Entry for adults is ¥400 and I must recommend visiting atleast one home if you’re in the area, it is totally worth it.

Beautiful house!!! Shows you how people use to live and the tools they had!... entrance is 300¥ and you can also use the bathroom here!

Was a pretty decent visit for the price paid. Exhibits had English translation. Was a tad too smoky but was a good experience on how they used to stay in the gassho-style houses.

There's a fire burning throughout the year. Entrance fee 400¥.

a look into old fashion japanese structure. 400yen per person

I loved it! It smelled smoky because they really use wood to boiled tea and to warm the whole room. To second till fourth floor, I managed to see a lot of sewing and working tools. Also the interior of Gassho style house. They provide hot wild grass tea for us to drink, feels like visiting grandma’s house. Entrance fee:¥300.

I loved visiting this place. It’s so pretty, almost majestic. The only small complaint is the smoke (because of the use of real fire wood to warm-up the house). At the beginning it was OK, but after 10 mins or so, especially in the higher floors, it felt a bit too smoky. Still 5 stars though, and a total recommend!

This house gives a great insight into the lifestyle of the people during the Edo period. 4 floors of pure culture. Definitely recommended if you make a trip to Shirakawa-Go!

Very nice photo spots

This unique looking temple in the historic town of Shirakawago is a must see. It was build almost similarly to the traditional gassho houses of the town. The temple also has a bell tower / torii gate of the same design, I got to visit this temple last May. Sadly, I was not able to get a goshuin in it. Probably next time.

Good

Beautiful gasho temple

Very instagramable places

This was a nicely run temple. I liked how I could sit and take a rest as I planned what I wanted to do next. Nice place. 😊👍

It was neat to walk around. No Goshuin available in mid November.

The temple shares common entrance with the museum. There is entrance fee of ¥300. The fragrance of the smoke inside is wonderful. The temple, the wada house the kanda house, the observation deck, all close to each other at walking distance. It’s like a timeless zone, especially with snow.

I thought it is the best photo shooting spot!

We stopped here for a lunch after walking around town. It was a nice, relaxed atmosphere. The soba was well priced and delicious! We enjoyed the hot and cold soba sets with wild rice. Both were great! They came with complementary iced tea - great for a hot day! Definitely recommend!

Love their soba - we had classic cold and ìncl. daikon. Fast, yummy, friendly. Perfect.

I was looking for cold soba, and found this place. I was expecting some meats on the dish, but its soba and rice!

First time trying soba in the original country. Serve cold, dipping sauce is tasty. Add wasabi for a punch. Portion enough. Price affordable. Love the place. Classic Japanese style.

全然美味しくない！ don’t come in because they offered the free parking. They serve the worst soba I’d ever tasted in JAPAN! Expensive and really not delicious. Such a scam!

穴子の天ぷら蕎麦と飛騨牛ミニ丼セット！穴子はサクサクでお蕎麦もとても美味しかったです。何より、セットの飛騨牛が…めちゃくちゃ美味しくて感動しました！！この後観光すると言ったら駐車場もずっと車を停めさせてもらえ、とても親切でした。 (Translated by Google) Conger eel tempura soba and Hida beef mini bowl set! The conger eel was crispy and the soba was very delicious. Above all, the Hida beef that came with the set was so delicious that I was really impressed! ! When I said I would go sightseeing after this, they were very kind to let me park my car in the parking lot for the whole time.

Free parking offered at the outside of the restaurant with the condition of dining at the restaurant. Not a bad deal as the food was pretty good. Easy communication with the menu.

Nice place with a nice view to the houses outside, I don't eat meat so i took the yam and wild plants soba (didn't expect it to be cold soup though), my boyfriend ate the mini steak. He said the meat was tasty.

GW中の11時50分頃来店。 店内は席が埋まってました。名簿に書いて順番を待ちます。6組待ちで15分〜20分で呼ばれました。 お蕎麦はまあまあ美味しかったです。値段は観光地価格なので納得です。 えび天と穴子天を注文しました。サクサクで美味しかったです！ すべて座敷なので足の弱い方がいたら厳しいかも。ただ、ワンちゃん連れの方や離乳食には対応しているようすでした。 (Translated by Google) Visited around 11:50 during GW. The store was full of seats. Write on the list and wait your turn. I was called in 15 to 20 minutes after waiting for 6 groups. The soba noodles were delicious. The price is a tourist spot price, so I'm convinced. I ordered shrimp tempura and conger eel tempura. It was crispy and delicious! It's all tatami mats, so if you have weak legs, it might be tough. However, it seemed to be compatible with people with dogs and baby food.

When we arrived very gently owner advised us that there was not tempura available. We accepted, we went in, and asked about differences between options available. Very tasty. Recommended

It’s just amazing!!the meat literally just melted in your mouth, love this Hida beef!!my friend order expensive sirloin but price doesn’t justify the goodness of the meat, I choose the one with more fat cheaper but just awesome!! If you happen visit the town, most of the restaurants close very early,and this is a must try for dinner!!!

Food was yummy but the staff was slow and forgetful. It took about an hour before we got the drinks we ordered and the food was served about 10 minutes after that. We all ordered the beef set, which was tasty, especially for the value at 1500 JPY. Overall, I’d eat the food again, but the service is something to be desired. If you’re going for dinner, keep in mind that they are open from 6-8 pm. They also serve lunch but I am unsure of those hours.

A yakiniku restaurant specializing in Hida beef. There is also a single dish menu which includes a Hida beef bowl, which is a great budget option. The Hida beef was delicious and perfectly cooked. Quick, efficient service.

I think it's my first time having HIDA beef. I'm mostly vegetarian now. I had the cheapest cut, Calbi, ¥1800, and it was comparable or better than the best yakiniku I have had in Japan. The sides were tasty and the staff efficient though it wasn't busy. Total bill for dinner was ¥3100 with Nihonshu sake, grilled veg, rice set, and kimchi. Excellent value for the taste level. It's a new place and the decor was modern but a little too Spartan for me. Not really enough atmosphere. Definitely a recommend in terms of food.

Its around 15’ from Shikawara-go bus station. May be its the only restaurant open until 11pm in the area. We went to different restaurant and its all closed. The food is great!!!

Do not wait if it’s past 7pm on Saturday nights where they don’t take reservations. We heard it’s going to be busy on Saturday nights, but we couldn’t get there early due to our hectic schedule. When we arrived at around 7pm there were only like 3 people working inside, so it’s understandable that no one was cleaning the tables after customers left. But also no one cared if anyone was waiting outside. After around 45 mins, I went in to ask if they are still open, since it’s getting closer to their last order time (8pm), but they told us we can wait. We waited until 8:10pm, yet still no one seemed interested in bringing us in. Finally we bought some bentos at the nearby convenience store for dinner. Actually, you could have told us that you don’t have capacity for new customers, so that we could leave for another place, or at least don’t have to wait in the cold for nothing. However you made us wait but never let us in. Is it because there’s almost no competition in this region so you don’t care if you’re losing just a few customers? Very disappointed.

Great lunch at Tenkara. Hida beef was a bit too fatty, but still very delicious. Pickled cabbage was delicious. Service was also pretty good. A bit hot in the restaurant, but that seems to be the case across Japan.

For me it's a decent restaurant. The experience is unique, but I believe there's better grade of Hida Beef. What I like from this space is very traditional. The Hida Beef I tried is the one grilled on the porcelain which is a bit hard to chew but my wife tried the normal menu which grilled with leaf the mix is great! I'll show you what we got. But its definitely great place to go eat during the cold.

Nice local style food. Went here as it was included within our 1 day trip. Nice and homey

Highly recommend! The beef was very good, but the Teishoku as overall was also very good. The way they served the beef was very unique and nice! You can eat the Teishoku along with Soba where you can choose if you want it to be served as a cold soba or warm soba (I went during June). The locals speciality "Hard Tofu" was also nice!

Great place for Japanese food. We have ordered hida beef and chicken lunch set. The hida beef was amazing! Service were great. Although we visit the restaurant in winter, the restaurant have heater which was great.

Didn’t know it is a restaurant even passed by their door. Very humble and low profile because they are always full as serving the tourist groups. We were lucky to stay for 2 days and so could make the reservation and then enjoy our lunch here.

Delicious food! Highly recommend!! We ordered the Hida beef set, the Hida beef hoba miso set and the vegetable hoba miso set! Love the set up for the hoba miso in the claypot and leaf. the miso was delicious. The hida beef was also fatty and thick. We sat next to the garden with a beautiful view. Highly recommend. All menus come with english translations as well. It was a traditional japanese dining setting in the middle of beautiful scenery. Located next to the bus station too, so perfect meal before your long bus journey.

Serve nice Japanese food with generous portion. May run out of tables during peak hours.

The miso beef is delicious!! Udon and soba are delicious as well. The fish is salty but matches with the rice. The price is reasonable and it is a good place to have the lunch in the rainy day.

Everything was delicious you cannot really go wrong on the menu. The staff was nice and the seating area was pretty

Perfect set in the hot summer. Delicious grill pork that is thick as well as good ratio of fats and meat. Refreshing cold soba and side dishes is a perfect combo.

good experience to dine in a traditional old Japanese houses, Hida beef is sooooo yummy.

Chance by this from the museum’s main entrance sign. Ordered a hot kitsune soba. The handmade soba was brittle and flour-ish. I’m actually quite appalled by the quality of the food. The atmosphere is good though.

Delicious food, friendly staff and nice interior decor. We had the cold Zaru Soba, Tanuki Soba, Yamakake and Miso Dango. Hearty, rustic and nicely prepared. Oishii desu!

Good place nice food

Great place to enjoy soba at this spacious, clean and very friendly atmosphere. This is a self-services restaurant, with very attentive staffs. Soba texture was excellent, taste great. Souvenir choices are limited, but lots cheaper than other souvenir shops around the area. Japanese traditional handmade buckwheat pillow, is available here with very good price. Highly recommended!!

Hard and chewy soba noodles. Only cold soba soup served here. Good but not great.

Food was so so, nothing special or nice. Ordered noodles with trout, trout was sweet, I personally dont like it. Place was big and airy.

Lady working there was nice, but the service was basically self serve, and the soba and hida beef were meh.

They have menu for moslem, that's great