[Shirakawa-go access complete guide] Directions and points to note depending on the departure point - Travel Gifu

There are various ways to access the World Heritage Site, Shirakawa-go, from all over Japan.

We have compiled a comparison of the costs and travel times of various transportation methods for each major departure point, so please first choose your preferred departure point.

From Tokyo
To Shirakawa-go

From Osaka
To Shirakawa-go

From Nagoya
To Shirakawa-go

From Toyama and Kanazawa
To Shirakawa-go

From Gifu Prefecture (Gifu City, Takayama, Gujo, Gero) to Shirakawa-go

Of course, it is easily accessible from within Gifu Prefecture.

Below is an article on how to get there from major areas in Gifu Prefecture, as well as a "recommended itinerary for Gero Onsen and Shirakawa-go," which is extremely popular among tourists.

From within Gifu Prefecture
To Shirakawa-go

Gero Onsen and Shirakawa-go
Model Course

For those going to Shirakawa-go by car

If you are heading to Shirakawa-go by car, please note the following points.

Have you entered the correct destination into the navigation system?
Do you know the escape route?
Do you know the location and size of the parking lot?
Is there a problem with the remaining gasoline?
When do I need snow tires?
Do you know where to take a break?

The details are summarized below, so please check them in advance.