Day trip to Shirakawa-go

Day Trip to Shirakawa-go ⸻ 🏡 1 Day Trip to Shirakawa-go, World Heritage Village in the Valley ❄️🏔️ Shirakawa-go, an ancient village in the valley of Gifu Prefecture, is famous for its "Gassho-zukuri" style houses with high gable roofs resembling hands in prayer. It is registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is suitable for slow travel and absorbing the authentic Japanese atmosphere. 🍂 ⸻ 🚐 Travel from Takayama Take a bus from Takayama Bus Terminal for about 50 minutes, very convenient. It is recommended to leave early in the morning to walk around to see it all. ⸻ 🏘️ Walk in Ogimachi Village The main point of Shirakawa-go is full of thick-roofed wooden houses. Some houses are open as museums, cafes or souvenir shops. Warm atmosphere like going back in time ⸻ 🪟 Go up to Shiroyama Viewpoint Walk or take a shuttle bus to Shiroyama Viewpoint, a high-angle viewpoint overlooking the entire village in the middle of the valley. It is especially beautiful in winter when it is covered in snow. ❄️📸 ⸻ 🥢 Stop for lunch at Irori A local restaurant that serves a set of traditional Japanese dishes such as Hida beef grilled on a charcoal stove, miso soup tofu, and homemade pickles. It will fill your stomach and heart. 🍲 ⸻ 🏠 Visit the ancient Wada House A traditional gassho-style house that is open for visitors to see the ancient wooden structure, the attic, and the lifestyle of people in the past. ⸻ ☕ Sip warm tea at a cafe in a straw house There are many small cafes in ancient houses, serving green tea, Japanese sweets, and coffee. Sit and relax in the old house in a peaceful atmosphere. 🍵 ⸻ Shirakawa-go Village is perfect for walking around, taking pictures, relaxing, and absorbing the traditional Japanese way of life. Every season has its own charm 💕🎌 ⸻ #japan #shirakawago #traveljapan