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Traffic congestion forecast for “November 16 (Sat.) - 17 (Sun.) 、23（Sat.）- 24(Sun.) during th...
Traffic congestion forecast for “November 16 (Sat.) - 17 (Sun.)、23（Sat.）- 24(Sun.) during the autumn foliage season” in Shirakawa-go in 2024.
※Traffic jam area※
The area from the Shirakawa-go Interchange on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway (National Route 156 in the direction of Gassho Village) to the entrance of the Seseragi Park parking lot will be jammed.
General vehicles may be directed to the temporary parking lot (Midajima Park Temporary Parking Lot) by security guards at the entrance of the Village. In such cases, please follow the instructions.
Buses will also pass through the same road, so arrival & departure times will be later than usual.
Shirakawa-go usually attracts a large number of visitors during the autumn foliage season, causing heavy congestion on the surrounding roads. Please drive safely and reserve more time for your visit.
The Outline of the 39th 2025 Shirakawa-go Light-up event
JAN 13 (Mon.), JAN 19 (Sun.), JAN (Sun.), and FEB 2 (Sun.), 2025
WHAT'S’ NEW News from tourist association
WHAT'S’ NEW News from tourist association
Shirakawago Gassho-zukuri Village, which is registered as a The World Heritage Site, has over 100 large and small-size of Gassho-zukuri building, and it is known as a village where people are live their lives and continuing existence the traditional way of life.
In addition, there are many hidden gem and sightseeing spots around where you can experience the traditional wisdom and skills , and the magnificent nature that you should visit, such as "Hirase Onsen"
See Shirakawa-go attraction
You can enjoy the local dishes using local ingredients, including Hida style crafts and products.
You can thoroughly enjoy the culture of Shirakawa-go by visitting the historical buildings.
Supporting each other, Hometown of people's hearts
Shirakawago (ogimachi village) in Gifu Prefecture is known as a village of Gassho style house. More than 100 large and small-size of Gassho style building are remain and people are still live in there . In 1995 it was registered as UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's said that not only for its buildings and landscapes which was registered but also the activities of mutual assistance rooted among the residents as well.
It is a place where you can feel Japan's traditional scenery back in the good old days of Japan, and a place where you can deeply feel the ural culture way of life.
STAY Spend quietly times in unexplored areas Hirase Onsen/World Heritage Site stay You can relax in Shirakawa-go, where you can feel the traditional's atmosphere. Variety choices of accommodation, including the traditional Gassho-style house and the popular inns.
EXPERIENCE An experience which is possible in Shirakawa-go Feel the nature in spring, summer, autumn and winter You can experience the magnificent nature of Shirakawa-go in four seasons. We have a wide variety of activities and tours, please come to enjoy the nature experience.
