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Sydney, Australia171 contributions

Well worth a visit

June 2023

Across the river from the Gassho-zukuri family houses and cafes and near the parking lot is this great collection of 25 Gassho-zukuri houses rescued and reassembled together with a watermill, shrine and temple hall. There is a small entrance fee to wander around the grounds and through the houses. Worth a visit.

Written 29 July 2023

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tlarraya

Community of Madrid, Spain248 contributions

Beautiful

Aug 2019 • Family

This museum small village beside Shirakawago is worth visiting. You can go inside the houses which have been moved from their original locations. There's a small waterfall that makes for a perfect magical setting.

Written 22 August 2019

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richard g

Portland, OR747 contributions

Cultural Heritage

Nov 2018 • Friends

If you get a chance, it is worth the 90 minute drive each way. Recommend going early in the morning to avoid the tour bus traffic and be able to take lots of pictures. We have been several times and never tire of the beauty of this town!

Written 5 November 2018

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Chelsea B

Milton Keynes, UK1,978 contributions

Traditional

Apr 2017 • Couples

The museum included a number of traditional gasshozukuri houses, designed to withstand heavy snowfall with their steep grass roofs. Despite the hot weather the snow on the ground was thick and due to my partners questionable navigation around the museum I managed to lose half my leg in snowfall. Be warned to wear suitable footwear, unlike myself!

Written 23 September 2017

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Douglas552

Hawick742 contributions

A wonderful way to build . .

May 2016 • Friends

The gassho-zukuri architecture, which translates as "praying hands" is designed to speed up losing the snow in winter and the roof is constructed without nails using wooden beams tied with rope

Written 19 June 2016

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minnnara

Kuching, Malaysia91 contributions

Beautiful outdoor museum!!

June 2015 • Family

Its located near the entrance of the village with entrance fee is 60yen per person. There are at least more than 3 houses that you can enter (in the village , will cost you 30yen per house to visit) . Some of the houses are relocated there and preserved. The scenary really beautiful! There are few toilet within the museum itself and toeards the end , a small shop for sourvineer and ice cream.

Written 3 June 2015

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