荻町

Ogimachi

Largest and Most Famous Village in Shirakawa-go

The largest village in Shirakawa-go
Plenty of shops and restaurants
Often times, when people say "Shirakawa-go", they actually refer to the largest village of Ogimachi. There are also other villages within Shirakawa-go area, but Ogimachi is the main one that people visit.
What's great about Ogimachi is not the “must-see” sights, but just walking around and taking in the atmosphere and sights of the village.
Check out the various little souvenir shops littered around town, grab some skewers from one of the food stands, or sit down for a cup of coffee and some traditional desserts around an , a traditional stove.
Gassho-zukuri houses of Ogimachi, Gifu Prefecture

Recommended Spots in Ogimachi

Exterior of Wada House in Ogimachi, Gifu Prefecture

和田家住宅

Wada House

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One of the Japanese designated cultural properties within the village is Wada House, at over 300 years old, it is the largest remaining house in the village with its surrounding waterways, hedges, and fields all remaining intact.

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Interior at Rakujin in Ogimachi, Gifu Prefecture

落人

Ochiudo

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Located within one of the Gassho-zukuri houses, the Ochiudo cafe is one of the most popular spots for locals. The interior mixes decor between a and that of a , with the center of the cafe being a large , a sunken hearth with a charcoal fire at the centre for boiling things in a pot or kettle.

ぜん助

Zensuke

Operating Hours

09:30 to 16:15 (Daily)

Get a skewer of Hida Beef or some grilled and

花水木白川

Hanamizuki Shirakawa

Operating Hours

09:30 to 17:00 (Daily)

A stylish modern cafe in a refurbished house offering and .

白水園

Hakusuien

Operating Hours

11:30 to 14:45 (Daily)

A local restaurant offering , , and including and .

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Getting to Ogimachi

From

白川郷バスターミナルバス停

Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal Bus Stop

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Gassho-zukuri houses in Ogimachi, Gifu Prefecture

白川郷

Shirakawa-go

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