Gero Onsen Gassho Village, where you can experience the original scenery of Japan

Nationally designated important cultural property “Former Oto Family Residence”

First, head to the Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property, the Former Oto Family Residence.

The former Oto family residence was dismantled and relocated from Miboro Azakamido, which is located about 10km south of the current Shirakawa-go village. With a width of 21m, depth of 12.3m, and height of 13m, it is one of the largest gassho-zukuri buildings. It is also designated as a national important cultural property.

On the munefuda, it was written that the construction of this "Oto family residence" took 13 years from 1833 to 1846.

On the 1st floor of the building, you can enjoy the countryside atmosphere around the hearth. The warm flame gradually warms your body. (Irori experience is held every day)

The second floor is a place for sericulture, and the tools used at that time are on display.

Take a relaxing break in the footbath "Gassho no Ashiyu"

In front of the Former House of the Oto Family is the Gassho no Ashiyu.

You can enjoy the hot water of "Gero Onsen", one of Japan's three famous hot springs, at Gero Onsen Gassho Village. Every year, on the day of the winter solstice, it becomes a yuzu footbath.

Don't worry if you don't have a footbath towel. A footbath towel with a pouch (200 yen per sheet) is sold. With this, you can easily enjoy the footbath!