What other travelers are saying about Shirakawa-go
The place is GORGEOUS! Make sure to pack a warm coat, we went in May and it was CHILLY! Wear shoes you can take off easy, there are houses you can go in, but you must remove your shoes. Also pay close attention to the timing, we went out there late and got back to our hotel by 11 somehow barely made the last train back from the station. Things don’t run as late in smaller areas than Tokyo including the trains!
If you like looking into Japan's past this is a great place to visit. I went in winter and loved the cool fresh air and the picturesque scenery. The old style buildings were well preserved and it was interesting to go through one of the main buildings. There were a lot of tourists which is to be expected. There are coin lockers available, but they fill quickly. However there is also a storage facility. Be prepared with cash. All in all I enjoyed my time here. I'd love to come back at another time of year to see the scenery change.
Stunning gorgeous places for visit.
Folk village atmosphere which change depends on season of your visit.
There are also open the ticket for Light Up event 4 days a year and very high demand.
Recommend go to event with professional Cameraman.
Must visit. One of the highlights of my Japan trip so far. Just breathtaking and so different from anything I’ve experienced yet. See it covered in snow. Lush and green. It doesn’t matter. Breathtaking either way.
Do make sure you buy your bus tickets in advance as they can and do sell out.
I had a lovely time here with my sister. We chose to go in winter when it looks like a winter wonderland and that's exactly what it was.
There is a place to leave your luggage and bags as well as coin lockers. So we walked around and explored without the burden of heavy bags.
The thatched roof buildings looked so out of this world dressed in clumps of snow ❄️🌨️❄️.
It is beautiful and I would recommend people to visit it to get away from city life and experience the peace of the outdoors.
Adults and children all enjoyed playing in the snow because there is just a lot of it. We also took a lot of pictures..
I want to go back again in spring 🌱
