SPOT & EVENT INFORMATION
Wada-ke House
The country is designated as an Important Cultural Property. Between the entrance 14 and depth 7, it is the largest palm house left behind in Shirakawa-mura. The surrounding environment such as hedges and waterways is also a highlight. Admission is 300 yen for adults.
Open air museum Gasshozukuri Minkaen
An open-air museum that relocated and preserved the abandoned conscious house in Shirakawa-mura. It consists of various facilities where you can learn history and culture. Entrance fee is adult 600 yen.
White waterfall
White waterfall, a brave waterfall flowing down from the cliff surrounded by amazing forest. White waterfall name was given because the flowing water looks milky white. you need to plan this trip because the surrounding road is close in winter.
Doburoku Festival
famous event for this town is Doburoku Festival, a historic festival in Shirakawago that takes place in Autumn. From late September to Octorber, During the festival, sake home-brew is offered to the local mountain gods in thanks for their protection and with prayers for a good harvest. After the offerings though, there is plenty left over! The locals will happily share their Doburoku with you and invite you to join their celebrations, including songs, dancing, and niwaka (improvised buffoonery).