[2025 Ono District Attraction] Travel Guide for Shirakawago Three Houses (Updated May)

## 🎌 Newbies traveling to Japan, how to use the JR Pass to get the most value? ### Review of the Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass that Toon actually uses, travel for 7 days, very worthwhile! Anyone who is going to travel to Japan and plans to visit many cities, such as Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Kanazawa or Shirakawa-go, must know this pass — **JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass** Toon used this pass on her latest trip, traveling across cities for a full 7 days, so I would like to share my experience, along with an easy-to-understand method for choosing a JR Pass that is suitable for your trip! ### 🗺 Routes covered by the Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass (for beginners) 🚄 **Main cities that can be traveled for free with this pass:** * **Osaka** (including Shin-Osaka, Tennoji) * **Kyoto** * **Kobe** (Shin-Kobe, Sannomiya) * **Nara** * **Himeji** * **Okayama** * **Kanazawa** * **Toyama** * **Tsuruga** * **Fukui** 🚌 **You can use this pass to travel by bus to:** * **Shirakawa-go** (transfer to Nohi Bus from Kanazawa or pay extra) 🚉 **Trains that can be used to sit on:** * **Non-Reserved Seat** Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka ↔︎ Tsuruga ↔︎ Kanazawa ↔︎ Toyama) * **Limited Express (Limited Express such as Thunderbird, Haruka) * All JR local trains in the pass area are covered 📌 **Main stations for exchanging or issuing tickets:** * Shin-Osaka * Kyoto * Kanazawa * Osaka * Tennoji * Kobe --- ### ✅ How to choose the right JR Pass for your route There are many types of JR Passes. You should choose the one that fits your route. 📍 Example of choosing: * If you only travel to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara → **Kansai Area Pass** * If you travel further to Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go → **Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass** will cover more. --- ### 📆 Choose the right duration JR Passes are available from 1 day to 21 days. * Travel to multiple cities such as Osaka-Kanazawa-Himeji → Use 5-7 days, which is just right. * Travel only in the Kansai region (not too far) → Use 3 days is enough. --- ### 💸 Is it worth it? Compare the cost of each trip that you need to take * If you take the express train or Shinkansen many times → Very worthwhile * If you travel to one city and don't use many trains → Buying each trip may be more worthwhile --- ### 🛒 How to buy a JR Pass 1. Pre-order online from the JR website or partners 2. When you arrive in Japan, bring your passport to exchange for a real pass at a JR station such as Kyoto, Shin-Osaka --- ### 🪑 How to book a seat 1. Go to the automatic ticket vending machine (English available) 2. Scan the QR Code or enter the pass number + passport 3. Select the origin-destination, travel date and time 4. Select a seat → Confirm → Get a ticket with a seat! 📌 Free reservation is limited to 6 trips/pass. If more, you have to go to the Midori no Madoguchi counter --- ### ✨ Toon's impression from the trip Toon traveled to many cities such as Osaka, Kanazawa, Kobe, Kyoto, Himeji, and Shirakawa-go. If you buy separate tickets, it will definitely cost tens of thousands of yen. But using this pass is only 19,000 yen. You don't have to think much about traveling. It's easy to book a seat. It's very suitable for beginners. --- **Summary:** If you have a plan to travel across cities and focus on convenience, JR Pass is the best friend for traveling in Japan. 🇯🇵✨ #JapanNewbieTravel #HowToUseJRPass #TravelJapanByYourself #ReviewJapanOnBudget

How to prepare for a smooth trip to Japan (for beginners) Toon's 10-day trip to Japan just ended not long ago. I traveled by myself from Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji, to the World Heritage Village in the central part of the country. Japan is so lovely. But before traveling, I was quite worried, especially because it was my first time managing everything myself, from tickets to trains. So I'd like to share "What You Should Prepare" for beginners who are going to Japan so that you don't miss out! ⸻ 📌 1. Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity Many people forget to check this before booking a ticket! Toon recommends checking your passport first. If it's about to expire, it's safest to renew it. ⸻ 📌 2. Apps You Should Download and Install Toon uses these apps every day to the point that I feel like I can't do without them: • Navigation apps (used to check train/walking routes) • Translation apps for reading menus/signs • Websites to check regional train schedules • Accommodation booking apps • Websites to register to enter Japan (should be done in advance) • Trip planning apps that can save expenses and view maps of tourist attractions Download them before traveling It will make everything much smoother. ⸻ 📌 3. SIM/Internet is a must! Toon chooses to use roaming service from the network that I usually use because I don't have to change SIMs. But if you are more comfortable using eSIM or buying a Japanese SIM, you can do that too. Just having internet access from the first day will make it much easier to find your way and use various services. ⸻ 📌 4. Prepare enough cash Although Japan accepts credit cards in large stores, small stores or buses and markets usually only accept cash. Toon brought about 50,000 yen (about 12,000 baht) to spend on food and small souvenirs. The rest can be used with a card. ⸻ 📌 5. Comfortable shoes are very important! I walk no less than 20,000 steps per day. Toon chooses to wear sneakers with soft soles that are comfortable to wear (some days I even add another layer of insoles) because I once wore fashionable shoes and they hurt so much that I could barely walk… ⸻ 📌 6. Important documents that you should carry with you Toon printed all the documents in a thin plastic file and carried them with her. In case the officer asks, she can submit them immediately: • Passport • QR Code for entry registration • Accommodation reservation information • Long-distance train tickets (if any) • Travel insurance ⸻ 🌸 Summary: Going to Japan is not as difficult as you think if you prepare everything before departure. Toon is also a newbie, but just checking this list will make your trip smooth! For those who are preparing, try checking the following. Then you will be able to travel to Japan comfortably and have fun for sure! ⸻ #Prepare for a trip to Japan #Travel to Japan #Travel to Japan by yourself

🛑Popular countries must definitely have Japan🇯🇵 on the list. Today we will take you to Shirakawa-go Village. This village is also registered as a World Heritage Site. I must say that if you have the chance, you should definitely go. We traveled during the spring. The weather was very good. It was cool and sunny. We could still see the snow-capped mountains in the distance. We spent half a day walking around the village. There are still people living in this village. It made me feel sorry for the people there. When it becomes a tourist attraction, their peaceful life will disappear. Shirakawa-go Village has a unique identity: thatched roofs with thick straw. The triangular roofs are very cute. You can see them from any angle. Around the village, there are restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops. 🚗How to get there: Take a bus from Takayama. Get on the bus at the bus station near Takayama Station. The ride is about 1 hour. #VisaFreeTravel #TravelJapanByYourself #Shirakawa-go

Shirakawa-go is a beautiful and unique old village located in the valleys of Gifu and Toyama prefectures in Japan. The highlight is the steep thatched-roof "Gassho-zukuri" style houses, which are registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Things to see and do: * Beautiful scenery: The village is surrounded by beautiful nature, changing with the seasons, with lush greenery in summer, changing leaves in autumn, and pure white snow in winter. * Old village atmosphere: The well-preserved traditional houses make you feel like you've traveled back in time. * Viewpoint: The viewpoint on the hill near the village is a must-see, offering a panoramic view of the village surrounded by mountains. * Houses open to the public: Many houses are shops, restaurants, souvenir shops, or even homestays. * Light-up festival: During the winter, a light-up festival is held at night, creating a beautiful and impressive atmosphere. * Quiet and relaxing: Many people are impressed by the quiet and friendly atmosphere of the village, making it a great place to relax and experience the traditional way of life. Tips: * Access: It can take some time to get to Shirakawa-go. And most often travel from nearby cities such as Takayama or Kanazawa. * Best time: Each season has its own unique beauty, depending on individual preferences. * Staying: Staying overnight in a homestay is an interesting experience. * Walking around: The village is not very large, so you can walk around it all, but you may need a shuttle service to get to the viewpoint. Overall, Shirakawa-go is an impressive tourist destination, perfect for those who love nature, history, and traditional Japanese culture. #Get a discount without relying on luck

#GetDiscountWithoutLuck Shirakawa-go is an old village in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, which was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. It is famous for its Gassho-zukuri houses with triangular roofs resembling praying hands, designed to withstand heavy snowfall in winter. Shirakawa-go Highlights • Ogimachi Village – The main and largest village in Shirakawa-go • Shiroyama Viewpoint – You can see the entire village from above • Winter Illumination – The Gassho-zukuri houses are beautifully lit up during January and February How to get to Shirakawa-go • From Nagoya: Take a direct bus from Nagoya Station for about 3 hours • From Takayama: Take the Nohi Bus for about 50 minutes • From Kanazawa: Take a direct bus for about 1 hour It is a place suitable for visiting in all seasons. Especially in winter when the snow covers the area, it creates a beautiful atmosphere like something out of a fairy tale!

Today we will go to Gifu City. #Gifu #Takayama #TravelJapan #Nagoya We went during Valentine's Day. It was a time when there was a lot of snow in Shirakawa-go Village. It took about 2 and a half hours from Nagoya. The atmosphere of the World Heritage City was very beautiful. ~~ Don't forget to eat ice cream. It was so cool to defy the cold. In the evening, we went to Takayama Village. It is an ancient village of Japanese people for hundreds of years. There is Hida beef, which is a premium beef... We tried it and it was fresh, soft, and delicious. Don't miss it. 💕💕 This village closes at 5 p.m., so hurry up and go.

#TravelPlan Share a travel plan in Nagoya, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Japan, you can really travel in every season. Day 1: 📍Go through immigration, get your bags, take the train into the city, leave your bags at the hotel first. 📍Lagoland, the first Legoland theme park in Japan. 📍Nagoya Castle, the symbol of Nagoya, an old castle. 📍Kinshachi Yokocho, find something to eat. 📍Walk around Nagoya Tower. Day 2: 📍Kakuozan Nittai-ji Temple, a Thai temple in Nagoya. 📍Travel to Takayama by bus, about 2.45 minutes. 📍Walk around Takayama, eat Hida beef barbecue. Day 3: 📍Shirakawa-go, a world heritage village in Japan. Take a bus from Takayama for about 50 minutes and you will arrive. The recommended highlight is the three houses of Shirakawa-go. Day 4: 📍Miyagawa Morning Market, a morning market along the Miyagawa River, with a lot of food and things to sell. In the river, there are also koi swimming back and forth for you to see. Open from around 06.00-12.00 hrs. 📍Nakabashi Bridge, the red bridge, a must-see photo spot 📍Takayama Jinya 📍Take the bus back to Nagoya 📍Osu Shopping Street, shopping for souvenirs Day 5: 📍Check out, go to the airport 📍Return to Thailand #Nagoya #Takayama #Shirakawago #TravelPlan #TravelJapan

“Shirakawa-go” World Heritage Village Amazing view in the middle of the valley, the first time I went there, I fell in love!!!🗻❄️🇯🇵 This is another secret place that I really want to go to. When I actually went there, I have to say that I really fell in love with this place. Because the village is in the middle of the valley, everywhere you look is beautiful. Even though it was snowing heavily when I went, I was not disappointed. This place has many highlight spots, cute little spots along the alleys. You can walk all day and not get bored. Plus, every corner is beautiful to take pictures. Having said that, you have to go there. I guarantee that you will fall in love with this place just like me.😍😍 #Shirakawago #gifu #traveljapan #japan

Shirakawa-go, once you've been here you must come back again.

Anyone who travels to Japan should visit this village once. The village is quite cute and very beautiful in winter. Snow covers the whole village. For those who want to see snow but not too cold, I recommend this place. Very beautiful and warm. Every year, this village has a light decoration event, very beautiful. Light decoration event for 2025 January 2025 Monday, January 13, 2025 Sunday, January 19, 2025 Sunday, January 26, 2025 February 2024 Sunday, February 2, 2025 On the specified date, you must make a reservation in advance to visit the village. #shirakawa-go #japan

A World Heritage Village in Japan, located in the middle of a valley in Gifu Prefecture, is one of the tourist attractions that everyone wants to visit. Tour Japan, experience the beauty of authentic traditional Japan. Come here, I guarantee that you will get many beautiful angles to take back.

Shirakawa-go is a peaceful and quiet village with a natural atmosphere. The atmosphere is very good. I still want to go again. Next time, I have to go in winter.

#tripแจกโรงแรมฟรี 🌞Shirakawa-go in Summer 🛖Shirakawa-go is an ancient village registered as a World Heritage Site by Unesco. 🛖Most people tend to visit this place during winter because there will be a light decoration event, white snow contrasting with the dark brown houses. But in Summer, this place is beautiful in another way. The mountains and trees in the village are green. In the rice fields, there are rice plants, colorful flowers bloom. Most importantly, there are much fewer people than in the high season. 🛖The houses in this village have a unique appearance that is different from other places. This type of house helps protect from snow and keeps the house warm. 🛖In the village, there are shrines, temples, sweet shops, and souvenir shops. I recommend trying the local dango. 🚗 We took the JR from Osaka to Kanazawa and then took a bus for another hour. #TravelJapan #AncientJapaneseVillage #Shirakawa-go

#Sakura2024 Hello 😊 💦During Songkran 2024, I had the opportunity to visit the village of Shirakawa-go Shirakawa-go 🏔️🏠 The weather is cool and comfortable, 15-16 degrees Celsius. Take a leisurely walk and see the cherry blossoms 🌸 In the village, there are many trees in full bloom, very beautiful. 🏘️🏔️ 3 houses in a condition without snow covering, beautiful in another way. Anyone who likes the spring season 🌥️ must go during this time. It's warm, the weather is not too cold, suitable for people who don't like the weather like me. ❄️ #japan #shirakawago #kanazawa #toyama #tateyamakurobealpineroute #paigundee

When we came for the last day of light-up, the snow was starting to melt a bit, so we focused more on walking around the village. Even though it was the last day, it was still lively, as you can see from the densely packed cars parked there, but it was still a leisurely walk. We walked to the end of the village, where the highlight was 3 houses. It was quite far from the drop-off point, but we had to get there anyway. We finally got there.

Shirakawa-go Village, a World Heritage Village located in the middle of a valley in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The houses here are unique because they are made from natural materials and have a roof in the shape of hands clasped together, or what is called Gassho-zukuri. The roof is angled more than 45 degrees so that when the snow melts, it can easily flow down. The village is located in the middle of a valley surrounded by nature and the Sogawa River, making the air cool and comfortable. Most tourists usually come during the snowfall because it is especially beautiful. As for us, we came during the snow melting season because the weather is cool and not too cold. The village is still beautiful and full of tourists. The highlight that tourists must come to take a photo and check in is the three houses that are lined up beautifully. But for us, there are many other beautiful spots as well. #TeamSouthern #TravelJapan #hello365daysreview

The travel experience was great, very beautiful. Most impressive. The World Heritage Village in Japan is located in the middle of a valley in Gifu Prefecture. It is one of the places that everyone wants to visit. Tour Japan, experience the beauty of authentic traditional Japan. Come here, I guarantee that you will get many beautiful angles to take back! Currently, Shirakawa-go Village still has people living there. And some houses are open for visitors to see inside the houses and the way of life of the people in the past. There are also shops, restaurants, homestays, onsen, and an old shrine that is highly revered. It is one of the places that Brother Hed recommends that you must visit at least once.

#dreamvoyage Shirakawa-go is a World Heritage village in Japan. It is located in the middle of a valley. It is an old farming village surrounded by beautiful nature.

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