Kanda House — Attraction in Shirakawa

It was late fall and about 35 degrees Fahrenheit so there was a large caldron of wild grass tea boiling on the central hearth, similar to how it would've been done centuries ago. Visitors are invited to sip warm tea on the first floor, before or after visiting the 3 floors above. The smoke from the fire gets more and more dense as you climb the floors, and it was a little difficult to enjoy the antique displays (those with sensitive lungs, be aware!!!) but again, this is how it would've been in days past, and the smoke is an integral part of the house - coating the interior beams with a black water/oil resistant soot. 300yen for...

Honestly wasn't my king of thing but of course this depends on what you like. You have to pay a entrance fee to enter the house and there these 'ladders' you have to climb to get to the next storey. So if you have young children or elderly, maybe you can just miss out on the Kanda House. But, if you'd like to see how people lived in their house in the past, This could be worth a go. There is also two tables with self serve tea which can be quite relaxing, and a good opportunity to interact...

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...