Chubu Region
Takayama & Shirakawa-go
高山・白川郷UNESCO thatched-roof fairytale farmhouses and Edo-period merchant wooden streets.
Best Time to Visit
October - November (Foliage) & January - February (Snow Fairytale)
Ideal Duration
2 Days
Shinkansen Hub
Takayama Station (via JR Hida Wide View)
Airport Gateways
Chubu Centrair (NGO) / Toyama (TOY)
About Takayama & Shirakawa-go
Nestled in the Japanese Alps, Takayama retains its traditional wooden sake breweries, morning river markets, and melt-in-your-mouth Hida beef skewers. A short bus ride brings you to UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go with its centuries-old gassho-zukuri steep thatched houses.
Must-See Icons in Takayama & Shirakawa-go
Shirakawa-go Thatched Village
Sanmachi Suji Old Town
Miyagawa Morning Market
Hida Beef Tasting
Higashiyama Walking Course
Four Seasons Weather
Spring (Mar-May):
10°C - 18°C / Spring Takayama Matsuri festival
Summer (Jun-Aug):
22°C - 29°C / Crisp Alpine mountain air
Autumn (Sep-Nov):
11°C - 18°C / Fiery mountain leaves
Winter (Dec-Feb):
-5°C - 3°C / Magical snow-covered gassho roofs
Top Experiences in Takayama & Shirakawa-go
Curated day trips and cultural encounters.
Takayama Old Town & Shirakawa-go UNESCO Thatched Farmhouse Day Tour
Day Trips
Local Guide
