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Shirakawa

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Shirakawa Travel Guide

Shirakawa is a city in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It has many popular attractions, including Shirakawa-go, Shirakawa-go, Wada House, making it well worth a visit.
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What to Do

Looking for things to do in Shirakawa? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Shirakawa-go

Shirakawa-go

5.8
4.8/5516 Review
"UNESCO World Heritage - Cultural Sites"
"Villages"
Hida Takayama
Nearby City

Hida Takayama

5.2
4.7/5133 Review
"Featured Neighborhoods"
Shirakawa-go

Shirakawa-go

4.1
4.8/56 Review
Kenroku-en
Nearby City

Kenroku-en

5.0
4.6/5282 Review
"Gardens"
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
Nearby City

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

4.8
4.6/5126 Review
"Art Museums"
Wada House

Wada House

3.7
4.1/531 Review
"Historical Architectures"
"Villages"
Gokayama
Nearby City

Gokayama

3.6
4.7/523 Review
"UNESCO World Heritage - Cultural Sites"
Ōmichō Market
Nearby City

Ōmichō Market

4.5
4.7/582 Review
"Featured Neighborhoods"
"Markets"
Shiroyama Tenshukaku Observation Deck

Shiroyama Tenshukaku Observation Deck

3.4
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"Planetariums"
"Observation Decks"
Takayama Jinya
Nearby City

Takayama Jinya

4.3
4.5/5132 Review
"Historical Architectures"

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Shirakawa dishes and foodie spots.
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Hida Beef Restaurant Tenkara

Hida Beef Restaurant Tenkara

4.5/513 Review
Average price per person: USD37
"Japanese"
Sobasho Yamakoshi

Sobasho Yamakoshi

5.0/54 Review
Average price per person: USD10
"Japanese"
Cafe Akariya

Cafe Akariya

4.3/53 Review
Average price per person: USD10
"Coffee Shops"
Irori

Irori

4.4/55 Review
Average price per person: USD10
"Japanese"
Ochudo

Ochudo

4.5/54 Review
Average price per person: USD7
"Coffee Shops"
"Afternoon Tea"
Teuchi Sobadokoro Nomura

Teuchi Sobadokoro Nomura

4.5/52 Review
Average price per person: USD10
"Japanese"
Oshokujidokoro Jihei

Oshokujidokoro Jihei

4.7/53 Review
Average price per person: USD7
"Japanese"
Hakuraku

Hakuraku

4.5/54 Review
Average price per person: USD7
"Asian Cuisine"
Imafujishoten

Imafujishoten

4.5/52 Review
Average price per person: USD8
"Bars/Bistros"
Fried Pork Cutlet Tomiya

Fried Pork Cutlet Tomiya

4.5/52 Review
Average price per person: USD7
"Japanese"
Coffee Shop Hina

Coffee Shop Hina

4.5/52 Review
"Coffee Shops"
Hakusuien

Hakusuien

4.5/52 Review
"Japanese"

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