Wada House
Gifu Prefecture · Japan
Visit Wada house to see inside the Gassho zukuri house and be impressed by the architectural details of the unique house.
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Wada House
The Wada House, or 'Wada-ke,' stands as the preeminent example of the Gassho-zukuri architectural style in Shirakawa-go. Designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, it is the largest and oldest surviving farmhouse in…
Listen in the app2The First Floor: Social Stratification
Upon entering the Wada House, the first floor reveals a complex layout of rooms designed to accommodate both official business and family life. The floors are a mix of polished wide-plank wood and tatami mats. …
Listen in the app3The Eternal Fire: The Irori Hearth
At the center of the living area is the 'Irori,' the sunken hearth that has likely burned for centuries. In the Wada House, the irori is more than just a place to cook; it is a thermal engine that drives the preservation of the…
Listen in the app4Ascending to the Attic: The Timber Skeleton
The ascent to the upper floors of the Wada House is via a set of very steep, narrow wooden stairs—more akin to a ladder. This design was intentional, maximizing usable floor space while serving as a vertical chimney for the…
Listen in the app5The Silk Laboratory and Agricultural History
The upper levels of the Wada House were historically dedicated to sericulture. This was a sophisticated operation; the Wada family managed the production of silk on a large scale, providing cocoons to the textile centers of Kyoto…
Listen in the app6The Exterior: Moats, Gardens, and Stone Walls
Stepping back outside, take a moment to examine the Wada House's immediate environment. The house is surrounded by a small moat filled with clear mountain water, where large koi fish swim. …
Listen in the app7Closing
The Wada House is more than a historical monument; it is a testament to the endurance of a lineage and an architectural form. As you leave, consider the sheer effort required to maintain such a structure in the modern age. …
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What is Wada House?
Wada House is a place in Gifu Prefecture · Japan with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Gifu Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.2599, 136.9076 |
| Last updated |
