17.Shirakawago(Gifu)

Snowfall

The Shirakawa-go region sees a lot of snowfall from December through March. When visiting in winter, please dress warmly, waterproofed coats are recommended, as are long boots or warm shoes with grippy soles to avoid slipping on the snow. Temperatures can be low during the day, while at night there is a risk of slipping or falling on the frozen streets. Additionally there is a danger of fresh snow obscuring holes, ponds, or irrigation ditches. Please take care not to set foot on areas of freshly fallen snow that have not been subject to snow removal.

Shirakawa-go welcomes the spring thaw

Around early march, it is possible to see the gassho style houses with snow on their roofs. Snow remains here and there around the village until around April.

Lush green vegetation

Starting in the area of the gassho style village, Shirakawa-go is wrapped in green. The season for enjoying a stroll has arrived.

Mt. Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road

Opening of Mt. Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road, National Highway Route 360, and Prefectural Route 451 (Mt. Hakusan Pak Line). These local roads are closed due to snowfall during winter. They are re-opened from approximately early June until early November.

Autumn leaves illuminations

Autumn leaves illuminations are conducted in the private gardens of gassho style houses during early November.