Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Shirakawa travel guide

Shirakawa Tourism | Shirakawa Guide

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 September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5663
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shirakawa in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5663
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 Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, 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 Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Shirakawa

NGONagoya Chubu Centrair Intl
KMQKomatsu
TOYToyama

Airlines serving Shirakawa

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shirakawa

Average rates range from around ₹ 15,442 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,409 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shirakawa

Hiring a car in Shirakawa

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Shirakawa is Premium (Toyota Alphard or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Raize or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Shirakawa is Premium (Toyota Alphard or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Raize or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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