Things to Do in Shirakawa-mura

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Things to Do in Shirakawa-mura


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  • Mitsuki S
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My visit to Shirakawa Village in October was truly enjoyable. As someone who appreciates peaceful experiences, I found it to be a serene getaway. I would definitely suggest it to others who are seeking a tranquil atmosphere amidst beautiful scenery.
    Written February 21, 2024
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  • juritan777456
    Singapore, Singapore170 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing World Unesco Heritage site. Highly recommended to visit if you have some time while in Gifu area. The place is really like a fairy tale and everything is so refreshing. Would like to suggest to visitors to keep their noise level down and be considerate to the residents living there and also to bring back your own trash. Such a beautiful place should be preserved and protected by everyone.
    Written March 3, 2024
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  • ZenDark30
    Portland, OR2,479 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is not a theme park, it’s a real life functioning village listed by UNESCO as a heritage site. Here, the community has retained the traditional architecture of thatched roofs and wooden buildings.

    It’s fun to walk around, eat soba and take photos. There’s dozens of your buses or you can drive yourself.
    Written November 14, 2023
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  • Tokyo J
    Anglesey, UK328 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is THE place to come if you want a fantastic view of Shirakawago. It's a short but steep hike from the village itself but all the effort is worth it when you see the view from the top which is incredible. There's a couple of cafes to buy drinks and food and a spot in which you can have a professional photo taken with the village in the background. If you're fit enough to come up here then I guarantee you won't regret it when you see the vista in front of your eyes.
    Written April 14, 2023
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  • betteskid
    Boston, MA1,356 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We chose to explore this house when we visited Shirakawa-go and think it was a good choice. It was not nearly as crowded as the Wada House and some of the others but had many interesting displays. You could climb up to all of the floors, giving an interesting perspective as you peered out the windows. You should definitely go inside one of the houses during your visit and I think this one is a great choice.
    Written June 4, 2019
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  • drlcs1
    373 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited Wada house in Shirakawa-go; which is close to the bus terminal and the bottom of the pedestrian ramp leading to the observation deck. There is a short 3 min video which summarises the history of the building.

    I found that the short visit to Wada house was useful as it help me understand the background to the buildings in the village.
    Written December 19, 2019
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  • PeterTokyoPeter
    Tokyo, Japan349 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice view for Shirakawa-go! Free to enter and best photo place! If not crowded, you can access by not public bus but your car.
    Written August 17, 2020
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  • tomizuta1953
    Funabashi, Japan1,226 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    There are a couple of Gassho-style buildings that the owners allow visitors such as the Nagase Family residence. This is one of the largest buildings in the village with five storeys built in 1890. The heads of the Nagase Family served as doctors for the powerful Maeda Clan of Kaga (currently Ishikawa and Toyama Prefectures). According to the brochure you receive as you pay the admission fee, "the house was built in 1890 and has a large steep roof. A single piece of rafter beams, called gassho-zai, about 11-meter-long, runs the length of the roof from top to bottom of the slope. Natural cypress trees over 150 years old and trees over 300 years old are used for the pillars of the house." It is well worth the admission fee of 400 yen to explore their magnificent Buddhist altar to remember their ancestors built about 500 years ago, as well as to visit the silkworm breeding areas on the third and fourth floor.
    Written November 11, 2023
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  • PandaHouston
    Houston, TX6,233 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ogimachi Village is considered the largest village in Shirakawa-Go. If you walk up to the observatory, you can see the entire village. The walk to the observatory isn't too difficult and won't take you more than 20 minutes.

    We came on January 4 and unfortunately there wasn't any snow.
    Written January 11, 2020
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  • Zfy Ed
    Singapore, Singapore8,646 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a nice place to see and understand the lifestyle of the locals, depicting of long withstanding culture and history, and you can have a wonderful experience. It's the Gasho themed styled houses that's beautiful and lovely!

    As we had limited time to spend here, we didn't really have the luxury of time to visit every part (do note that the carpark closes at 5pm and all vehicles must leave before that) and it was already 4.30pm then, so we rushed before making our way back to the entrance, that officially wrapped up our day tour here!
    Written December 26, 2019
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  • Sooz C
    San Diego, CA816 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We could here the musicians inside practicing for an upcoming event which just added to the charm of the experience.
    Written July 14, 2018
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  • nadi
    Israel1,305 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A nice bridge to start or to finish the visit in Shiragawa which is a must for visitors in Japan. The place is a World Heritage site and worth a visit.
    The bridge is specially nice when the river below is flowing heavily.
    Written November 29, 2019
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