Shirakawa-go World Heritage Site Gassho Style Preservation Trust — Local services in Shirakawa

Shirakawa-go World Heritage Site Gassho Style Preservation Trust

General Incorporated Foundation Shirakawa-go World Heritage Site Gassho Style Preservation Trust was established to pass the value of the World Heritage Village down to future generations and thereby contribute to the advancement of Japanese culture and the promotion/development of Shirakawa Village by preserving the environment of the Ogi-machi traditional buildings protection district in Shirakawa Village, registered in the World Heritage List (hereinafter “World Heritage Village”), and surrounding areas as well as improving the living environment of...

One of the best places to visit in the winter season! It's so sad that I didn't have much time to go to the observation deck and the museum. However, I had so much fun and still can't believe that I visited a place I had only seen pictures of on the internet before. And i'm soo lucky it's snow raining when i visited! I hope to visit this place again in the future! Oh btw, I bought yakitori from one stall, and it was so yummy! I'll make sure to visit that stall again if I get the chance to return :( and also i want to try to eat ice cream too when it's winter, it'll...

Very picturesque historical village, with the small entry fee being well worth it for a peaceful walk around. Alongside various traditional buildings with information boards, there's also a relaxing building with free hot and cold green tea / water, ideal during the summer months.

There's also a unique ice cream stand, waterfalls, and plenty of places to sit and rest.

Even though the rest of the village is free, this paid heritage section near the car park is essential to visit, if only due to the lack of tourists making...