Best places in Shirakawa

Discover the best places in Shirakawa, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection.

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Ochiudo
Cafe
👍👍 Food and atmosphere is great. I got the earl gray tea, and rice ball. It was clear I did not speak Japanese, and the owners of were very kind in explaining in English that I could refill my rice ball bowl with as much red bean soup as I would like (I filled it twice, it was very good). When I ordere...
$$ $$
4.80 (455 reviews) (~1.71 km from centre)
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Shirakawa-go
Heritage preservation
Historical village in a remote mountain area featuring traditional Gassho-style farmhouses.
4.50 (34.1K reviews) (~1.64 km from centre)
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Shiroyama Tenshukaku Observation Deck
Observation deck
Rural lookout above a valley landscape of forested hills, rice fields & village farmhouses.
4.50 (4K reviews) (~1.27 km from centre)
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Coffee Shop Hina
Coffee shop
👍👍 Quaint little coffee shop near the bus terminal. The coffee here is really excellent. The atmosphere is relaxing. Tasty cakes too!
$$ $$
4.70 (339 reviews) (~1.16 km from centre)
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Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck
Observation deck
Walks & viewpoints on the site of a samurai-era castle overlooking traditional thatched farmhouses.
4.50 (3.2K reviews) (~1.21 km from centre)
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Shirakawago Three Houses
Scenic spot
👍👍 We hold a JAPAN 21-day JR pass for the Christmas of 2023 and New Year of 2024, and our dream winter destination is Shirakawago Village. Today, I finally made it, and the snow is just perfect – there are well-defined pathways unless you prefer to venture off for a better selfie or a slide. The snow r...
4.50 (1.1K reviews) (~2 km from centre)
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Hiiragi
Japanese regional restaurant
👍👍 OISHII….. delicious! A must go if you are in Shirakawa. We were lucky enough to make reservation and eat in this restaurant ( reservation by IG) the service was impeccable, friendly yet professional. The food was amazing! We had the Hida beef skewer plate, the meat was grilled perfectly. A plus, the...
4.70 (211 reviews) (~1.05 km from centre)
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Shiroyamakan
Japanese inn
Warm rooms with tatami floors in a serene riverside inn offering mountain views & dining.
4.80 (155 reviews) (~1.2 km from centre)
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Shirakawa-go Gassho-Zukuri Minka-en
Open air museum
Open-air museum with traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, a temple, watermill & a cafe.
4.40 (1.4K reviews) (~1.82 km from centre)
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Kanda House
Heritage building
Preserved, authentic gassho-style house on fertile farm land, open for public tours & tea.
4.40 (887 reviews) (~1.67 km from centre)
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Onyado Yuinosho
Hotel
Laid-back hot spring inn featuring saunas, a restaurant & a bar, plus complimentary parking & Wi-Fi.
4.40 (748 reviews) (~0.71 km from centre)
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Magoemon
Hotel
👍👍 Shirakawago very beautiful I stayed at Magoemon with my mom and friend You have to book around three, four months in advance. We went in winter. It was excellent. This is one of the bigger inns, so they can accommodate a large group with many rooms. The snow was several meters deep. When we arrived...
4.80 (125 reviews) (~1.58 km from centre)
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Toyota Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute
Hotel
Cozy quarters in a casual hotel with a French restaurant & communal bathhouses with hot spring water.
4.40 (347 reviews) (~2.08 km from centre)
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Wada House
Heritage building
Preserved, historic gassho-style house on farm land still occupied & partially open to the public.
4.20 (3.4K reviews) (~1.49 km from centre)
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Hanamizuki Shirakawa
Cafe
🫤 Refreshing stop in a very hot day. However, beware desserts in this place are not prepared from scratch. Everything is supermarket prepackaged quality: syrups, tea marmalades, canned red beans, bulk cookies. Cheap potent industrial sugars. Nothing is fresh. Do not come here for legitimate food, it’s...
4.50 (171 reviews) (~1.63 km from centre)
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”Kyoshu” Traditional Coffee Shop
Cafe
👍👍 Shirakawa-go was crowded during the autumn leaves season, but this place has a calm and nice atmosphere. I took off my shoes and sat down, so my tired feet were relieved.
4.50 (159 reviews) (~1.8 km from centre)
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Shirakawago Restaurant Irori
Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant
Rustic place for regional dishes made with grilled tofu, wild plants & seasonal veggies.
$$ $$
4.20 (833 reviews) (~1.36 km from centre)
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Otaya
Budget Japanese inn
Storied guesthouse in a thatched farmhouse with simple rooms, a dining room & wooden soaking tubs.
4.50 (146 reviews) (~1.03 km from centre)
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Myozenji
Buddhist temple
A yew tree stands near this 1748-built Buddhist temple featuring a thatch-roofed bell tower.
4.30 (295 reviews) (~1.86 km from centre)
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Tenkara, Shirakawa
Yakiniku restaurant
Modest Japanese BBQ place with in-table grills, sake & a menu spotlighting Hida beef.
$$ $$
4.20 (549 reviews) (~0.34 km from centre)
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