Day trip to Shirakawa-go

Day Trip to Shirakawa-go

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🏡 1 Day Trip to Shirakawa-go, World Heritage Village in the Valley ❄️🏔️

Shirakawa-go, an ancient village in the valley of Gifu Prefecture, is famous for its "Gassho-zukuri" style houses with high gable roofs resembling hands in prayer. It is registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is suitable for slow travel and absorbing the authentic Japanese atmosphere. 🍂

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🚐 Travel from Takayama

Take a bus from Takayama Bus Terminal for about 50 minutes, very convenient. It is recommended to leave early in the morning to walk around to see it all.

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🏘️ Walk in Ogimachi Village

The main point of Shirakawa-go is full of thick-roofed wooden houses. Some houses are open as museums, cafes or souvenir shops. Warm atmosphere like going back in time

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🪟 Go up to Shiroyama Viewpoint

Walk or take a shuttle bus to Shiroyama Viewpoint, a high-angle viewpoint overlooking the entire village in the middle of the valley. It is especially beautiful in winter when it is covered in snow. ❄️📸

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🥢 Stop for lunch at Irori

A local restaurant that serves a set of traditional Japanese dishes such as Hida beef grilled on a charcoal stove, miso soup tofu, and homemade pickles. It will fill your stomach and heart. 🍲

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🏠 Visit the ancient Wada House

A traditional gassho-style house that is open for visitors to see the ancient wooden structure, the attic, and the lifestyle of people in the past.

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☕ Sip warm tea at a cafe in a straw house

There are many small cafes in ancient houses, serving green tea, Japanese sweets, and coffee. Sit and relax in the old house in a peaceful atmosphere. 🍵

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Shirakawa-go Village is perfect for walking around, taking pictures, relaxing, and absorbing the traditional Japanese way of life. Every season has its own charm 💕🎌

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