Trail Description

A walk through the World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go in Gifu, famous for its steep thatched gassho-zukuri farmhouses. The route crosses the river and rice fields and climbs to the Shiroyama viewpoint overlooking the whole valley. It is magical under winter snow.

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Weather forecast - Shirakawa-go Village Walk

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Shirakawa-go Village Walk.

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22°C

Broken Clouds

98% Humidity
8 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

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22°C
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23°C
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Sunday
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24°C
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