Top Things to do in Shirakawa-mura
Top Restaurants in Shirakawa-mura
Things to do in Shirakawa-mura, Chubu: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Shirakawa-mura, Japan including Shirakawago Viewing Platform Buna no Komichi, Okuzaemon, The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses, Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory, Ogimachi, Shirakawago, Hakusan Shirakawago White Road, Tenshukakau Observatory, Myozenji, Wada House.
Restaurants in Shirakawa-mura
1. Shirakawago Viewing Platform Buna no Komichi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Okuzaemon
3. The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,168 reviews
Reviewed By ToruO - Setagaya, Japan
Luckily the place wasn't so crowded when I went there (ironically, thanks to COVID-19) but the weather was very unstable, thanks to an oncoming typhoon. The traditional thatched roof houses were quite a beauty to look at. Some are open to visitors but charge you a 300 yen admission. As you will be walking around a lot, it's best to visit during spring or fall when the weather is mild. If it weren't for COVID_19, you should definitely book a round trip bus ticket in advance. I traveled from Kanazawa station, and purchased tickets at an information center nearby. There are also tickets to and from Takayama station. Also, there are no trash cans, just like in most Japanese tourist spots. Bring plastic bags to put your trash in, so you can dispose of them when you get back to your hotel.
4. Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 738 reviews
Reviewed By amandahJ6783GN - Sapporo, Japan
THE photo spot for the village. Shuttle bus goes up there - takes 10 mins, walk down takes 20 mins (different shorter route) Private parking on the hill (for about 50 cars?) Nice to buy food or drink and then you can sit on the left of the photo taking spot, under the tree and look down at the scene peacefully. Staff take a free photo of visitors - which you can get at the desk minutes later - it is a tiny 1/4 of a postcard picture - and then choose to pay to have the same pic big size.
5. Ogimachi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By thurein_6 - Singapore, Singapore
I have been there in last autumn; it was impeccable time to visit this amazing village surrounded by mountains and divided by a river. It felt amazing just to gaze upon the scenery.
6. Shirakawago
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By docajc
Joined a day tour to Shirakawago and Takayama from Nagoya. It snowed the day before we arrived, so there was a bit of snow over the rooftops of the houses. Not the same as the snow covered roofs we see on pictures, but nevertheless beautiful. We arrived around 3:30pm in the afternoon so most of the tour groups were set to go home. Take note however, that when arriving this late, you might not be able to take the shuttle up to the main observation point as the shuttle service ends at 4pm. It took about 15 to 20 minutes to walk uphill to the observatory but it was worth it as the view from the top was breathtaking. The walk downhill was obviously easier and faster. By 5pm, it starts to get quite dark so there was not much to see anymore. And since it was winter, most shops have already started to close. On the plus side, we got to see the sun set over the horizon, and that view is again a beauty. I would definitely visit again and maybe book an overnight stay early on in order to enjoy the village more.
7. Hakusan Shirakawago White Road
8. Tenshukakau Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By paddy_snaps_travel
Definitely a must visit location in Shirakawa-go. It's about 30 minutes hike and provides a brilliant birds eye view of entire town. Plus there's ice-cream at the top.
9. Myozenji
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By mel7155 - Singapore, Singapore
This is the best of the 4 houses to visit as the entrance ticket covers a visit to the temple as well as a free small photo taken of you inside the house. Good place to visit to see what the interiors of these houses look like and how the people lived . No need to visit other houses as they all essentially look the same . I will choose this pjs e to visit over the other houses as the deals they offer are better than the other houses
10. Wada House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By kentQ7529YG - Hong Kong, China
This is the only thatched-roof Village house we have visited (though there are others open to visitors as well). Kanda House was recommended by our tour guide, though it was rather crowded during our visit, it was certainly an eye opener, to experience how life in such houses could be like.
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