Shirakawa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Shirakawa

Onyado Yuinoshou
Our stay was a great experience. I was able to relax and decompress despite my very short 16h stay thanks to the private and public open air baths, snacks, yukata, and attentive and welcoming staff. We initially were not sure how to get to the property from the Shirakawa Go bus terminal and had started ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute
Awesome hotel
Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
Staff was spectacular, I'm so sorry they have to deal with less than delightful guests on what seems like a regular basis. We greatly appreciate you and enjoyed our gift of champagne. Area is very walkable, bed is on the softer side of Japans hotel beds. Our room was big enough and it was one of ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Residence Hotel Takayama Station
Clean room, large size. Complimentary water each day was a very nice touch that we liked. Excellent location.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

FAV LUX HIDATAKAYAMA
Did not expect quasi Japan style room with no real chairs. But, Location was excellent.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

fav HIDATAKAYAMA
Hotel was very clean and the rooms are quite large with great amenities (kitchenette, washer/drier). Staff were very nice and checkin was easy. Property is starting to show a bit of wear - nothing major but noticeable. Very limited parking at the hotel so reserve in advance if you need it - otherwise, ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit

Shirakawago Historic Village
Learn about the history of Shirakawago Historic Village, a well-known monument in Shirakawa. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Shirakawago Gasshozukuri Homurajin Museum
You can study the exhibits at Shirakawago Gasshozukuri Homurajin Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Shirakawa. Wander the forests or discover the area's waterfalls.

Kanda house
You can study the exhibits at Kanda house, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Shirakawa. Discover the area's waterfalls and hot springs.

Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine Festival Hall
You can study the exhibits at Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine Festival Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Shirakawa. Wander the forests or discover the area's waterfalls.
Shirakawago Hirase Onsen
Hit the slopes in Shirakawa with a visit to Shirakawago Hirase Onsen. Discover the area's hot springs and waterfalls.
Open-air Museum Shirakawa-go
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Open-air Museum Shirakawa-go during your trip to Shirakawa. Discover the area's waterfalls and hot springs.
Things to do

Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket

Private Tour Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Hida Furukawa,Takayama

Shirakawago All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Tour with a Driver (Takayama DEP.)

1 Day Private Charter Tour to Shirakawa-go & Takayama

1-Day Shirakawago & Takayama Tour (Round Trip from Kanazawa)

From Nagoya: Kamikochi Guided Hike in the Japanese Alps
- Shirakawago Hirase Onsen
- Shirakawago Gasshozukuri Homurajin Museum
- Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine Festival Hall
- Kenrokuen Garden
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
- Takasu Snow Park
- Miyagawa Morning Market
- Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village
- Dynaland Ski Area
- Ski Jam Katsuyama
- Hida-no-Sato
- Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
- Meiho Ski Resort
- Takayama Yatai Kaikan
- Takayama Jinya
- Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village
- Oyama Shrine


