😍A must-visit place for Shirakawa-go World Cultural Heritage 🛖🙏🏻🏠《Gassho Village Houses》《Three Small Houses》

🚘Transportation: The most convenient way is to take the Nohi Express Bus. There are direct buses from Kanazawa, Takayama, and Toyama (about 60 minutes by car) (one way, about 2,600 yen) 💡Suggestion: Stay one night in Hida Takayama and take a bus to Gassho Village the next day Most of the buses require reservations. You need to go to the Nohi Bus website to book a seat. The commonly used JR Pass Takayama Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass or Shoryudo Express Bus Pass both cover the Nohi Bus from Takayama to Gassho Village. You need to make a reservation online and then go to the site to get the Pass to exchange for the official ticket. If you drive, you can consider renting a car from Nagoya (about 120 minutes) or Kanazawa (about 90 minutes) to Shirakawa-go Gassho Village. There is a parking lot on site. tour: 🏠Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory You can overlook the popular tourist spots of Shirakawa-go from the hill. There is a paid shuttle bus from Ogimachi Village to the Ogimachi Castle Observatory, or you can walk along the relatively gentle mountain road, which takes about 30 minutes. 🛖 Gassho 4 large residences 1️⃣Wada family in Ogimachi area (the largest Gassho-style building in Shirakawa Village) (You can buy tickets to visit the 1st and 2nd floors) (Ticket price is around 300 to 500 yen) 2️⃣Nagase family 3️⃣ Kanda House 4️⃣ Former Toyama House in the Hirase area (It is a little far from the main village of Shirakawa-go Gassho Village. It takes about half an hour to get there by bus from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal) Gassho Village will have different appearances in different seasons~ 🌾Spring: Snowmelt in March - mid-April - early May (cherry blossom viewing) ☀️Summer: mid-July to August (enjoy the green leaves and green hills, and golden sunflowers) 🍃Autumn: late October to mid-November (autumn leaves viewing) ❄️Winter: January-February ~ Silvery white snow scenery, and brilliant night lights at night (there are lighting times every year, please pay attention to the official website for details) 🛖Triangular Gassho-style house The "Three Small Houses" in the photo are also a must-see attraction The rice fields in front of the house present different appearances with the changing seasons 🍦Special snacks: There are many shops in Gassho Village where you can buy special souvenirs from Gassho Village, such as Gohei cakes, Hida beef, etc. There are also many special restaurants. Shirakawa-go・Restaurants Gohei pancakes｜Hida beef skewers｜Oshijiro Irori｜Prin's House｜ Among them, the best-selling item at Puri's is the persimmon-flavored pudding. Gassho Village is a village worth visiting 🧡If you go in summer, you must bring an umbrella and sunscreen 🩵If you go in winter, you must bring warm clothing #Nagoya Attractions #Gassho Village #Shirakawa-go #Three Small Houses #Takayama