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notice - The article on Shirakawa-go has been published.
There are two "roadside stations" in Shirakawa-go! Use them according to your itinerary
There are two roadside stations near the World Heritage Site, Shirakawa-go. Each has different locations, characteristics, and facilities, so it is convenient to use them depending on your purpose.
They're only a 20 minute drive away, so it's not that far.
First, to summarise the main points:
- Preferably near Shirakawa-go / Planning to sleep in the car ➡ Roadside Station Shirakawago
- I want to take a bath in a hot spring ➡ Roadside Station Hida Hakusan
This page provides a brief summary of the differences between the two roadside stations.
It's easy to sleep overnight in your car at Roadside Station Shirakawa-go
name: Shirakawago Roadside Station
Opening times: 8:30-17:00
telephone number：05769-6-1310
Closed Day:none
To Shirakawa-go:7 minutes
The parking lot is spacious and the toilets are available 24 hours a day, so many tourists use the area to sleep in their cars.
Gourmet and restaurant information
Restaurant Mizuya (Minja) – A restaurant offering a variety of dishes, from local specialties to seasonal menus.
- Yumi pork char siu noodles – 1,200 yen
- Bear soup set meal – 2,000 yen
- Hida beef bowl – 2,000 yen
Within the facility is the Gassho Chaya restaurant, where you can casually enjoy local dishes such as Hida beef curry and gohei mochi. There is also a full selection of light meals and sweets, making it the perfect place to take a break between sightseeing.
Souvenir corner
There are many local specialties, sweets and miscellaneous goods that are only available in Shirakawa-go, etc. Sarubobo goods and folk crafts are also recommended as souvenirs of your trip.
About sleeping in your car
Roadside Station Shirakawa-go is close to the Gassho-style village, making it a convenient car camping spot for those who want to start sightseeing first thing in the morning. It is equipped with a 24-hour parking lot and clean toilets, so you can spend the night safely. However, this is not officially recognized. Remember that it is a parking lot, and please use it with good manners.
"Roadside Station Hida Hakusan" is right next to the hot springs
name: Roadside Station Hida Hakusan
Opening times：10:00～17:00
telephone number：05769-5-2230
Closed Day:Wednesday
To Shirakawa-go:15 minutes
There is a hot spring called "Oshirakawa Onsen Shiramizu no Yu" next door, so it is popular with travelers who want to enjoy both Shirakawa-go and hot springs.
The on-site hot spring facility "Shiramizu no Yu"
Right next to the "Hida Hakusan Roadside Station" is the Oshirakawa Onsen "Shiramizu no Yu," where you can relax after a long day of sightseeing. The view from the open-air bath is great, and this day-trip hot spring is popular with locals and tourists alike.
Use the two roadside stations for different purposes
Both are close to Shirakawa-go, so if you're just looking to take a break, I think either one is fine.
However, if you have a clear purpose, it is a good idea to use both.
- For a break or shopping while sightseeing: Roadside Station Shirakawa-go
- If you want to relax in a hot spring: Roadside Station Hida Hakusan
- Both are recommended for those who want to enjoy local cuisine and products!
