Travel guide to Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, Japan
Scenic spot introduction:
The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama in Japan are among the world's most heavily snowy areas. Because the winter scenery is like a scene from a fairy tale, they are known as fairy tale villages in winter. The Gokayama Gassho-style villages are the same as Shirakawa Village in Gifu Prefecture Gassho-zukuri Village is listed as a World Cultural Heritage and is located in the southwest of Toyama Prefecture.Attractions distribution:
Japan's Gokayama is the general name for the three villages of Taira, Kamihira and Toga in the upper reaches of the Shogawa River. Shirakawa Township, Japan, has a gassho-zukuri folk house known as an outdoor museum, with temples, waterwheel huts, charcoal-burning huts, and stables. Waiting for buildings.Scenic spot qualifications:
World HeritageScenic spot features:
travel, vacation, villageTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Japan
How to get there:
Shirakawa-go bus route: Take the JR Limited Express "HIDA" from JR Line "Nagoya Station" for about 2 hours and 20 minutes, get off at JR "Takayama Station", transfer to the highway bus (reservation required) for about 1 hour and 40 minutes, and arrive at Get off at "Shirakawa-go"; or take the Kagotsuno Bus bound for Shirakawa-go and Gokayama from JR Line "Takaoka Station" for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, and get off at Uimachi.
Gokayama bus route: Take the airport bus from Toyama Airport for about 40 minutes, get off at JR "Takaoka Station", and transfer to the Kagono Bus bound for Shirakawa-go and Gokayama for about 1 hour and 45 minutes , get off at Xiangcangkou.
Scenic area map:
3D real scene of scenic spot
Tickets
Shirakawa-go ticket price:
free
Travel Tips
Tour route:
Gokayama → Shirakawago
Best time to visit:
Winter is the main peak season, with the light up event and cherry blossoms blooming in May. Every year from December to January, the whole village of Shirakawa-go is lit up with lights every Saturday and irregular Sunday evenings. It is very beautiful. When the lights are lit, it is the peak season for Shirakawa-go tourism, so you have to book a room six months to a year in advance.
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Japan’s Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Travel Guide - Gokayama Winter Scenery
Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Travel Guide in Japan - Gokayama Night View
Japan’s Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Travel Guide - Traditional Life
Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Travel Guide in Japan - Temples
Japan’s Shirakawago and Gokayama Travel Guide: The Autumn Scenery of Shirakawago
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