Shirakawa: Home of the Historic Village of Shirakawa-gō
Shirakawa is a village in Ōno District in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. This village is known for its small historic village of Shirakawa- gō which its houses have building style known as gasshō-zukuri, together with Gokayama in Nanto, they became UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Shirakawa, JP has a unique charm that attracts tourists who want to see this beautiful village and enjoy nature.
Best Time to Visit
Tourists may have different ideas as when is the best time to hit Shirakawa for a visit. But the peak season of tourism starts from months of May followed by October and March. While during these times may be good to go, the Shirakawa hotel rates are much expensive than the rest of the months. However, visitors who want to take part in Light Up Festival in Shirakawa- gō, which usually takes place in February, should book their flights and accommodations in advance.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Shirakawa, JP is a popular destination due to its gasshō-zukuri style buildings and hot spring baths. The best hot spring resort in the village is Yunosato-Okada which offers open-air hot spring bath, massage and cafe. Located in the outskirts of Shirakawa is Hakusanichirino Prefectural Natural Park which is one of the best tourists’ destination. There are plenty of choices when it comes to booking Shirakawa, JP hotels in the village. The Ichirino Kogen Hotel Roan is one of the best hotels in the village and is located near Hakusanichirino Prefectural Natural Park. Another excellent choice is the AKAO-KAN, which is a kid-friendly hotel and offers free wifi and parking.