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Everyone talks about Shirakawa-go in the winter, but have you seen it framed by fiery red maples and golden rice fields? 🍁🌾 Autumn in this UNESCO World Heritage site looks like a living watercolor painting. If you want to skip the massive winter crowds and experience the village at its most peaceful, October and November are the golden months. Save this mini-transit and photo guide for your autumn Japan trip! 👇 HOW TO GET THERE Shirakawa-go is nestled in the Gifu mountains, and because there's no direct train station, taking a highway bus is the easiest way: From Takayama: The most popular route! Jump on the Nohi Bus from Takayama Station. It’s a scenic 50-minute ride. (Pro-tip: Book your seats in advance via Japan Bus Online, especially during peak autumn!). From Kanazawa: A direct highway bus takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. From Nagoya: You can take a direct bus (~3 hours) or take the JR train to Takayama first for a split journey. Drop a 🍂 if Shirakawa-go is on your Japan bucket list! #Shirakawago #JapanAutumn #Gifu #VisitJapan #AutumnInJapan #ChubuRegion #JapanTravelGuide #HiddenJapan #TravelTipsJapan #ExploreJapan
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