Shirakawa, Mountain village in Ono District, Japan
Shirakawa spans 356 square kilometers across the Ryohaku Mountains, featuring dense forests and peaks reaching heights of 2,172 meters at Mount Hakusan.
The village received formal establishment in 1889, evolving from its origins in Hida Province to become a preserved collection of traditional farmhouses.
The gassho-zukuri farmhouses incorporate steep thatched roofs constructed without nails, providing space for silkworm cultivation in their spacious attics.
Visitors can reach Shirakawa via the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway and National Routes 156 and 360, with regular bus connections from Takayama and Kanazawa.
The region experiences annual snowfall exceeding 10 meters, which influenced the development of the distinctive architectural techniques used in local buildings.
Location: Ono District
Location: Gifu Prefecture
Inception: July 1, 1889
Website: https://www.shirakawa-go.org/
Shares border with: Nanto, Takayama, Hida, Hakusan
Address: Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu, Japan 501-5692 Shirakawa
Website: https://shirakawa-go.org
GPS coordinates: 36.27121,136.89867
Latest update: October 7, 2025 08:36
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