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Shirakawa-go · Chubu
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Shirakawa-go
A farming village of steep thatched-roof gassho-zukuri houses in a mountain valley, built with roof angles sharp enough to shed the heavy snow that buries it each winter.
- Best seasons
- Winter · Autumn · Spring
- JR Pass covers
- Not on the base pass
- Interests
- Culture & History · Nature
Highlights
What to see and do.
- Gassho-zukuri farmhouses
- Shiroyama Viewpoint
- Wada House
- Winter light-up event
When to go
Crowd levels by month.
Vermillion density shows how crowded the city feels each month. Darker cells mean more tourists and higher prices.
JanHigh
FebHigh
MarLow
AprLow
MayLow
JunLow
JulModerate
AugModerate
SepLow
OctModerate
NovModerate
DecModerate
Where to stay
Neighbourhoods to consider.
In the village
Stay in a traditional farmhouse for the full experience
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Book ahead
Reservations that matter.
Winter light-up events require a lottery reservation months in advance.