Shirakawago & Gokayama

[Myozen-ji Temple] A traditional house with the dignity of Ikko sect of Buddhism

Myozen-ji Temple

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In the Edo period, Myozen-ji Temple functioned as town’s meeting place where you can listen to monk’s sermon.  Myozen-ji is

Wada-ke Traditional House

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Wada House is one of the biggest gassho-houses in Ogimachi Village. It was owned by the ex-village chief, Masami Wada.

Ogimachi

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Ogimachi is the largest village in the World Heritage sites called Shirakawago and Gokayama. Although the name “Shirakawago” can be

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