Shirakawa-Go Town, Japan
From series “Small Flamboyant Towns Painted with Van Gogh Colors”
Shirakawa-go is one of the few Japanese towns, which for hundreds of years has been maintaining its historic charm. This place is home to about 1 600 people; its area is 356 square km. The main feature of the town is its unique architecture. You can see small houses of local residents even today. Buildings are exactly the same as 200 years ago.
Shirakawa-go is one of the snowiest places in the country. The town is surrounded by mountains, so it is not easy to get there in the cold season. A significant portion of the local population throughout the history is engaged in agriculture. In summer, you can enjoy the extensive rice fields. In recent years, the old town is visited by many tourists, which has led to the development of tourism infrastructure. In total, the town embraces about 60 houses. A few years ago, the place was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.
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ATM bankomat: 'JA Hakusan Tedori Branch' located in 17 km (
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Fuel station: 'Showa Shell Oil Ichirino Hot Spring' in 4.45 km
Parking: 'Parking' in 4.51 km
Police station: 'Tsurugi Police Station Oguchi Substation' in 10 km
Railway station: 'Tsurugi Station' in 26 km
Nearest airports:
» Komatsu Airport KMQ - in 34 km
» Toyama Airport TOY - in 61 km
» Gifu Aero Airport QGU - in 89 km
» Matsumoto Airport MMJ - in 107 km
» Nagoya Airport NKM - in 109 km
» Komatsu Airport KMQ - in 34 km
» Toyama Airport TOY - in 61 km
» Gifu Aero Airport QGU - in 89 km
» Matsumoto Airport MMJ - in 107 km
» Nagoya Airport NKM - in 109 km
Cities nearby
Best hotels near Shirakawa-Go Town
Iwama Sanso
Located in 4 km from Shirakawa-Go Town
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Rooms: 9
Route on the map:
Rooms: 9
The property provides free ski storage and laundry facilities. Drink vending machines can be used. Each room at Sanso Iwama comes with futon bedding, … More: photo, rates and booking
TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute
Located in 13 km from Shirakawa-Go Town
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Rooms: 31
Route on the map:
Rooms: 31
All rooms at TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute are air-conditioned, with an LCD TV, free wired internet and an en suite toilet. Some rooms have a … More: photo, rates and booking
Minshuku Kanjiya
Located in 16 km from Shirakawa-Go Town
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Rooms: 4
Route on the map:
Rooms: 4
Guests at Minshuku Kanjiya sleep in Japanese-style futon beds on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. An electric kettle and a low table are provided, and … More: photo, rates and booking
Akaokan
Located in 20 km from Shirakawa-Go Town
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Rooms: 11
Route on the map:
Rooms: 11
Guests can choose to stay in air-conditioned rooms with Japanaese futon bedding or Western beds. A flat-screen TV, a fridge and an en suite bathroom … More: photo, rates and booking
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
15 km - Shirakawa-go Village
The best place to enjoy a relaxing retreat in Japan is the ancient village of Shirakawa-go. This remote village is situated in the mountainous area. The site is surrounded by soaring mountains that protect it from wind and other vagaries of nature. One of the main …
From the series 'The Most Cozy Towns Full of Zen'
The best place to enjoy a relaxing retreat in Japan is the ancient village of Shirakawa-go. This remote village is situated in the mountainous area. The site is surrounded by soaring mountains that protect it from wind and other vagaries of nature. One of the main …
39 km - Kanazawa Station
Japan also has outstanding railway stations. One of the most interesting is the Kanazawa Station. It was opened relatively recent, in 2005. The station has placed in the renovated building of the old palace. A few years after, has appeared the new most advanced …
From the series 'Top 14 Most Astonishing Railway Stations in the World'
Japan also has outstanding railway stations. One of the most interesting is the Kanazawa Station. It was opened relatively recent, in 2005. The station has placed in the renovated building of the old palace. A few years after, has appeared the new most advanced …
41 km - Kamioka
Kamioka mine is situated in the deserted village of the same name. The quarry was founded in the early 19th century on a desert island near Kyushu. Over a hundred years ago scientists have discovered rich deposits of cadmium ore, which was the reason for constructing …
From the series 'The Scariest Mines in the World'
Kamioka mine is situated in the deserted village of the same name. The quarry was founded in the early 19th century on a desert island near Kyushu. Over a hundred years ago scientists have discovered rich deposits of cadmium ore, which was the reason for constructing …
111 km - Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto is considered to be the most beautiful castle in Japan. It was built in the end of the 16th century and is located in the town of the same name. The unofficial name of the building is very symbolic. It is called 'the castle of the ravens' because of …
From the series 'Impressive Castles and Palaces Located on Water'
Matsumoto is considered to be the most beautiful castle in Japan. It was built in the end of the 16th century and is located in the town of the same name. The unofficial name of the building is very symbolic. It is called 'the castle of the ravens' because of …
117 km - Heirloom Upgrade Stone
The unique man-made formation is the Stone Heirloom, also known as the Sanctuary of Oisi. Even in the Middle Ages the huge stone was declared a sanctuary. Next door was the temple erected. The history of the stone origin is unknown. Heirloom is impressive. The length …
From the series 'The Most Mysterious Constructions of the Planet'
The unique man-made formation is the Stone Heirloom, also known as the Sanctuary of Oisi. Even in the Middle Ages the huge stone was declared a sanctuary. Next door was the temple erected. The history of the stone origin is unknown. Heirloom is impressive. The length …
118 km - Mode Gakuen Spiral
In the Japanese city of Nagoya is a 36-storey twisted skyscraper Mode Gakuen Spiral, whose height reaches 170 meters. The tower was built on the busy central street of the city, it is in close proximity to Nagoya Railway Station. Unlike other world-famous skyscrapers …
From the series 'Twisted Spiral Buildings and Towers That Are Real'
In the Japanese city of Nagoya is a 36-storey twisted skyscraper Mode Gakuen Spiral, whose height reaches 170 meters. The tower was built on the busy central street of the city, it is in close proximity to Nagoya Railway Station. Unlike other world-famous skyscrapers …
Top destination around Shirakawa-Go Town - Kanazawa
Kanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, is situated in the heart of the Japanese archipelago. The area where the city was built is between two rivers, namely, the Sai and Asano. Besides that, Kanazawa is situated on the coast of the Sea of Japan. It is hard to put into words how picturesque local nature is. It is virtually impossible to find another city in the world where ancient so peacefully coexists with modern. Miraculous old temples with their centuries-old history border with modern universities, colleges, and academies. Thanks to such a large choice of educational facilities, Kanazawa is often recognized as the intellectual center of Japan.
The history of this region started more than five centuries ago. At that time, there was a religious group called Ikko that practiced Buddhism. Buddhist monks from this group were the first people who built a temple on the site of modern Kanazawa. They called it Kanazawa Gobo. In the 80s of the 16th century, the new settlement got a ruler – Maeda Toshiie.
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The history of this region started more than five centuries ago. At that time, there was a religious group called Ikko that practiced Buddhism. Buddhist monks from this group were the first people who built a temple on the site of modern Kanazawa. They called it Kanazawa Gobo. In the 80s of the 16th century, the new settlement got a ruler – Maeda Toshiie.
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