Can I use JR pass to Shirakawa-go?

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1. Can I use JR pass to Shirakawa-go?
2. Is Shirakawa-go worth visiting?
3. What is the best time to visit Shirakawa-go?
4. What is Shirakawa-go known for?
5. How do you get around shirakawago?
6. How do I get from Tokyo to Takayama?
7. Can I live in shirakawago?
8. How old is shirakawago?
9. What does Shirakawa mean?
10. How do I get to Shirakawa go?
11. Do people live in Shirakawa?
12. How long from Tokyo to Shirakawa-go?
13. Is Takayama worth visiting?
14. What is Kanazawa known for?
15. How long from Tokyo to Shirakawa go?
16. Is there snow in Shirakawa-go in December?
17. How old is Shirakawa-go?
18. What must eat in Takayama?
19. What is Takayama known for?
20. Is Kanazawa worth visiting?

Can I use JR pass to Shirakawa-go?

Visitors can reach Shirakawa-go from Matsumoto, Kanazawa or Takayama by express bus. The JR Pass covers the train to each of these cities but the bus to Shirakawa-go is not included in the JR Pass.

Is Shirakawa-go worth visiting?

In Shirakawago you are set free to explore with map in hand. It is an amazing place, certainly worth the visit. I have been to Japan many times and I have never seen a town like this. You can pay a few hundred yen to enter the homes.

What is the best time to visit Shirakawa-go?

Spring The four seasons at Shirakawa-go are; Spring (March – May) – cherry blossoms & rice paddies, Summer (June – August) – lush green trees, Fall sees festivals and vivid colors of the changing leaves, Winter features beautiful snowscapes. The most popular seasons for tourism are May, August, September, and October.

What is Shirakawa-go known for?

Shirakawa (白川村, Shirakawa-mura) is a village located in Ōno District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for being the site of Shirakawa-gō, a small, traditional village showcasing a building style known as gasshō-zukuri. Together with Gokayama in Nanto, Toyama, it is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.

How do you get around shirakawago?

By shinkansen and bus via Toyama The fastest connection between Tokyo and Shirakawa-go is by Hokuriku Shinkansen and bus via Toyama: Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Toyama (130-170 minutes, around 13,000 yen one way) and transfer to the bus to Shirakawa-go (1.5 hours, 1730 yen one way, see timetable).

How do I get from Tokyo to Takayama?

Take the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Toyama and transfer to the JR Hida limited express train to Takayama (90 minutes). There are only two or three good connections per day that take about four hours one way; otherwise, the journey takes around five hours.

Can I live in shirakawago?

There are approximately 180 thatched farmhouses, sheds, and barns, and most of them were built about 200-300 years ago. The residents of Shirakawago still live in several small villages. ... All Minshuku (Japanese style farm house) only allow guests to stay a maximum of 1 night in each house.

How old is shirakawago?

Preservation Movement in Shirakawa-go Gassho style houses were built in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama from around 1800 until the early 1900s. The old buildings are said to have stood for over 300 years.

What does Shirakawa mean?

Shirakawa (written 白川 or 白河; "white river") is a Japanese surname.

How do I get to Shirakawa go?

The fastest connection between Tokyo and Shirakawa-go is by Hokuriku Shinkansen and bus via Toyama: Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Toyama (130-170 minutes, around 13,000 yen one way) and transfer to the bus to Shirakawa-go (1.5 hours, 1730 yen one way, see timetable).

Do people live in Shirakawa?

About 2,000 people living in Shirakawa-go, most of them clustered into a handful of communities. Of these villages, Ogimachi is the most picturesque. With a population of only 800, Ogimachi is a relic of Japan's past, rare indeed in a nation that seems hell-bent on rushing into the 21st century.

How long from Tokyo to Shirakawa-go?

approximately 4h 51m It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Tokyo to Shirakawa-go, including transfers.

Is Takayama worth visiting?

Beautiful landscapes, unique culture, traditional architecture, culinary delights and stunning seasons celebrated with festivals that have been running for hundreds of years. It is this focus on traditions steeped in history that makes Takayama so very worth visiting. ...

What is Kanazawa known for?

Located on the central coast of Japan's largest island Honshu, Kanazawa is an old castle city famous for its rich history and culture, preserved buildings, temples, geisha and samurai districts, and stunning gar-dens.

How long from Tokyo to Shirakawa go?

approximately 4h 51m It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Tokyo to Shirakawa-go, including transfers.

Is there snow in Shirakawa-go in December?

In Shirakawa-go, it begins to snow from around late December. ... In Shirakawa-go, snow falls from around late December until early March. You can enjoy the winter scenery of the snow covered gassho style village together with a backdrop of brilliant white mountains.

How old is Shirakawa-go?

Preservation Movement in Shirakawa-go Gassho style houses were built in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama from around 1800 until the early 1900s. The old buildings are said to have stood for over 300 years.

What must eat in Takayama?

Best Food in Takayama Food Guide

• Yakiniku Hida Beef.
• Nigiri Hida Beef Sushi.
• Takayama Ramen.
• Hida Gyuuman.
• Mitarashi Dango.
• Hida Brewery Sake.
• Hida Beef Burger.
• Home Style Authentic Japanese Food.

What is Takayama known for?

Takayama is known for its local foods, including sansai (mountain vegetables), wasakana (river fish), beef, soba, ramen, and sake. In addition to its fame for its carpentry, Takayama is well known for its lacquerware, pottery, and furniture.

Is Kanazawa worth visiting?

So is Kanazawa worth a visit? It depends. If you love Japanese gardens or have a particular interest in architecture, then definitely, yes. Even if you don't, I enjoyed my day there, but felt like that one day was enough.