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View of Shirakawa-go village – Honkaku-ji Temple loop from Shirakawa

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View of Shirakawa-go village – Honkaku-ji Temple loop from Shirakawa

Moderate

5.0

(3)

30

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View of Shirakawa-go village – Honkaku-ji Temple loop from Shirakawa

02:39

9.89km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

117 m

Shirakawa-go Roadside Station

Highlight • Rest Area

typical Japanese rest stop with restaurant, sale of local products and small museum

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2

4.01 km

Gassho-Zukuri Houses of Shirakawa-go

Highlight • Historical Site

3

4.14 km

Lily Pond, Shirakawa-go

Highlight • Lake

4

4.76 km

View of Shirakawa-go village

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

6.04 km

Honkaku-ji Temple

Highlight • Religious Site

A rather inconspicuous temple on the outside with a beautiful interior

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6

6.23 km

Ogimachi Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The slightly swaying suspension bridge leads from the parking lot to the village

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7

6.54 km

Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village

Highlight • Historical Site

The village with its 300-year-old houses with thatched roofs is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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9.89 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.34 km

3.20 km

1.34 km

502 m

495 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

4.25 km

493 m

406 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Monday 25 May

24°C

13°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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