Day 4 in Japan: a day trip to Shirakawa-Go from Takayama 🇯🇵 Shirakawa-Go felt like a little hidden

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Day 4 in Japan: a day trip to Shirakawa-Go from Takayama 🇯🇵 Shirakawa-Go felt like a little hidden1:17

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Discover the ancient UNESCO village of Shirakawa-go in the Japanese Alps, then unwind with a thermal spring hot pool and takeout burgers back in Takayama.

1 days · 5 places · 1 experience

Day 4 · 3 places · Chubu, Japan

Shirakawa-go Day Trip from Takayama

“On day four of our Japan trip, we took a bus from Takayama for a day trip to Shirakawa-go, a unique UNESCO village in the Japanese Alps, where we also found a great matcha and Baumkuchen cafe.”

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Takayama
Takayama
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A city in the mountainous Gifu Prefecture, serving as a base for exploring the Japanese Alps. The creator started their day trip to Shirakawa-go from here.
Takayama, Gifu, Japan
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Shirakawa-go
Shirakawa
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An old UNESCO village nestled in the Japanese Alps, over 1,000 years old, with around 1,500 residents. The creator describes it as a 'dream come true' and a 'hidden gem' that many tourists skip. It's about a 50-minute bus ride from Takayama, and it's recommended to book bus tickets in advance as it gets full. The creator spent about 3.5 hours here, arriving at 8:10 AM and leaving at 11:40 AM, though noted 2 hours would have been enough due to rain.
Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu, Japan
- Shirakawa-go village view — The iconic view of the traditional gassho-zukuri houses nestled in the valley, surrounded by mountains. The creator found it to be the 'coolest thing ever'.
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Egaoya Cafe
Coffee shop · Shirakawa
4.9 (263)Open · until 5 PM
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A cafe in Shirakawa-go that offers matcha and Baumkuchen. The creator, being from Germany, was surprised and delighted to find Baumkuchen here.
Egaoya Cafe, 175-1 Ogimachi, Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627, Japan
- Matcha latte — A 'really good' matcha latte, served in a cup with latte art.
- Baumkuchen — A German-style layered cake, which the creator was surprised and happy to find in Japan. It's served in slices, some on a stick.
- Matcha crepe — A green matcha-flavored crepe, folded and filled with a white cream. The creator is seen taking a bite.

Afternoon plan · 2 places · Takayama, Japan

Chill Day in Takayama: Spa & Takeout

“After a cold day in Shirakawa-go, we spent the rest of the day relaxing back in Takayama, going to the thermal spring hot pool and getting takeout burgers.”

Experience · 1 place
Soaking in a Thermal Spring Hot Pool
After a freezing cold day in Shirakawa-go, we decided to have a chill day back in Takayama. We went back to the thermal spring hot pool to warm up and relax. It was our only chill day of our two-week Japan trip.
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Thermal Spring Hot Pool
Sento · Takayama
4.2 (236)Open · until 10 PM
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A thermal spring hot pool in Takayama, offering a relaxing experience with a view of the city. The creator returned here after a cold day in Shirakawa-go for a 'chill day'. Signage indicates 'Dry' for changing room and 'Wet' for thermal spring spa.
Utopia Inari-yu, 2 Chome-４-4 Hachikenmachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0012, Japan
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Ant Burger
Hamburger restaurant · Takayama
4.7Closed · opens 5:30 PM
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A burger place in Takayama where the creator got takeout. They noted that the restaurant didn't have seats for dining in. The menu shows various burgers, including a shrimp burger.
Center4 Hamburgers, 94 Kamiichinomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0844, Japan
- Shrimp burger — A burger featuring whole fried shrimp, served with lettuce, tomato, and fries. The creator enjoyed it as part of their relaxing day.

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