Shirakawa is a must-see destination in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Shirakawa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Shirakawa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Komatsu (KMQ), which is located 46 km from Shirakawa.
Another option to get to Shirakawa is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 267 km from Shirakawa. You’ll find branches of Relax Rent A Car and Europcar, among others, in Tokyo.
Average rates range from around ₹ 17,701 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,831 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay ₹ 93 per litre in Shirakawa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,120 and ₹ 1,493. The most frequently booked car type in Shirakawa is Economy (Honda Fit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.