Shirakawa-go gassho-zukuri village
A World Heritage village of steep thatched houses shaped like hands in prayer, still lived in today.
- Area
- Nagoya · Shirakawa-go
- Location
- Shirakawa, Gifu
- Getting there
- Bus from Takayama or Nagoya
- Admission
- Street free
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
People live in the village, so keep quiet at night.
As of October 2026 · Prices and hours can change, so check the official website before you go.
More places nearby
Shiroyama Viewpoint
A lookout with the postcard view of the whole village.
Wada House
One of the largest gassho-zukuri houses in the village, an Important Cultural Property open to visitors.
Ogimachi souvenir street, Shirakawa-go
Souvenir shops and tea rooms in thatched houses along the village's main street.
Shirakawa-go light-up
A winter event that lights up the snow-covered gassho-zukuri houses for a fairy-tale scene.
Nagoya Castle
Famous for the golden shachihoko on its roof. You can tour the restored Honmaru Palace with its lavish painted screens.
Atsuta Jingu
A historic shrine said to house one of Japan's three sacred treasures, the sword. Paths wind through great camphor trees.
Osu shopping streets & Osu Kannon
Lively arcades around the old Osu Kannon temple, packed with street food, vintage clothing and electronics.
MIRAI TOWER & Oasis 21
A viewing tower converted from Japan's first centralized TV tower, next to Oasis 21 and its water-covered glass roof, the 'Spaceship-Aqua'.