Shirakawa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Shirakawa

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.

When to visit Shirakawa

Shirakawa in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3661
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shirakawa in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3661
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shirakawa

Plane

Although Shirakawa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Komatsu (KMQ), which is located 46 km from Shirakawa.

Car

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.

Plane

Although Shirakawa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Komatsu (KMQ), which is located 46 km from Shirakawa.

Car

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.

Airports near Shirakawa

Airlines serving Shirakawa

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,548 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,588 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,967 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,465 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,877 reviews)
Finnair
Good (874 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (503 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (722 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (481 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shirakawa

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shirakawa

Hiring a car in Shirakawa

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.

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.