Walk Ogimachi village lanes
2-3 hours | Easy
Where to visit
Where to visit in Shirakawa-go?
Gifu, Japan
Quick answer
Shirakawa-go is a historic mountain village in Gifu Prefecture, best known for gassho-zukuri thatched houses and the living landscape of Ogimachi. It is often visited as a day trip, but an overnight stay gives travelers a quieter view of the village after tour buses leave.
Shirakawa-go is a historic mountain village in Gifu Prefecture, best known for gassho-zukuri thatched houses and the living landscape of Ogimach...
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Visit Gassho-zukuri Minkaen open-air museum
1-2 hours | Easy | standard admission range
View the village from Shiroyama viewpoint
1 hour | Easy
Hirase Onsen
A quieter hot-spring area within Shirakawa Village. | 12 km
Myozenji Temple area
A small historic temple area within the village. | 1 km
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Good first tap
Visit Shirakawa-go for one of the most recognizable rural heritage landscapes in Japan and traditional gassho-style architecture.
Best time
April to November, or January to February for snow scenery
How to reach
Shirakawa-go is mainly reached by highway bus from Takayama, Kanazawa, Toyama, and Nagoya, with private cars using the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway.
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