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Shirakawago (Shirakawa-go)

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The historic village of Shirakawa-go along with the nearby Gokayama village lie in the remote Shogawa river valley and are well known for their clusters of farmhouses, constructed in the architectural style known as gasshō-zukuri, which are designed to easily shed snow from their roofs.
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Category

Historic Village

Secondary Category (If any)

Tourist Village

Seasons & Weather

Spring: March to May (Cherry Blossoms, Green Scenery)
Summer: June to August (Flowers, Green Scenery)
Autumn: September to November (Autumn Colors)
Winter: December to February (Snow Scenery)

Train Station(s) Service

Toyama Station & 1.5 hour bus ride
Shin Takaoka Station & 2 hour bus ride
Kanazawa Station & 1.5 hour bus ride

Popular Bus Service(s)

World Heritage Bus

Driving & Parking Info

Parking is allowed only at the Seseragi Park Parking Area
(Opening Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM)
- Bus/Minibuses ¥3000
- Cars ¥1000
- Motorcycles ¥200

Known For

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gasshō-zukuri (Thatched Roof) Farmhouses

Best Time to Visit

Spring: March to May (Cherry Blossoms)
Summer: June to August (Flowers, Green Scenery)
Autumn: September to November (Autumn Colors)
Winter: December to February (Snow Scenery)

Day Trip from Major Cities

1 hour drive or bus ride from Takayama
2.5 hour drive or 3 hour bus ride from Nagoya
3 hour drive from Matsumoto
3.5 hour train+bus ride from Tokyo
4 hour train+bus ride from Osaka or Kyoto
(See website for details and prices)

Location See on Google Map

Shirakawa-go, Shirakawa, Gifu, Japan

Special Info & Comments

No vehicles are allowed into the World Heritage Village
1 hour drive from Gokayama Historic Village

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