🗺️ Shirakawa-go White Road, Hakusan白山白川郷ホワイトロード

The "Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road" is a scenic driving route that connects Hakusan City in Ishikawa Prefecture and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture. This mountain sightseeing road is only open from mid-June to early November each year, allowing travelers to enjoy breathtaking natural scenery along the way. In addition to admiring the views through the car window, there are also spots for hiking and climbing. Recommended must-visit attractions for a driving trip include the famous "Fukube no Otaki" (福部大滝), the "Hakusan Observation Deck" where you can get a distant view of Japan's three famous mountains, "Hakusan," and the "Shirakawa-go Observation Platform," which offers a panoramic view of the Shirakawa-go mountain range. The time required to reach these spots varies depending on the destination, generally taking about 1 to 2 hours. If you want to get out and walk, there are several options, including the "Jagatani Park" which passes through a beech forest, "Obaba Falls" (姥ヶ滝), and the natural hot spring "Oniwa no Yu" along the "Jagatani Park Walking Trail." Near the "Shirakawa-go Observation Deck," you can also enjoy forest bathing on the "Beech Tree Trail." For those looking to hike up Mikuriga-dake, you can choose from routes that take 3 to 5 hours; for more details on the routes and required time, please check the official website.

The mountain road connecting Hakusan City in Ishikawa Prefecture and Shirakawa Village in Gifu Prefecture is open only from mid-June to early November. Along the way, you can enjoy magnificent natural scenery and also engage in mountain climbing and hiking.