Shirakawa-go Observatory and Buna no Komichi

Located up the stairs across the road from the Shirakawa-go Observatory parking lot. The Buna no Komichi trail leads through a forest of virgin beech trees over 300 years old, and hikers can enjoy the seasonal natural beauty of spring, summer, and the foliage of fall. The building with the blue roof in the Shirakawa-go Observatory parking lot 1,200 meters above sea level is an information center. The center has pamphlets on Shirakawa-go and other areas around Gifu and Ishikawa. DVDs of topics such as the White Road are shown inside. Entry free.

Spot details

Shirakawa-go Observatory and Buna no Komichi

Address: Gifu Ono-gun Shirakawamura Magari Map
Area: Hida Area
Phone: 0576961664
Hours: [June- Aug.]7:00-18:00(Gates shut 19:00)
[Sep.-Nov.]8:00-17:00(Gates shut 18:00)
Closed: [Open everyday] [Open everyday] [Winter closed period] Mid-Nov.-Early June.
Fees: [Light car]
[One way] 1,400 yen (U-turn within Charge section is one way fee Friday)
[Round trip] 2,200 yen (valid for 5 Sundays from issue)

[Ordinary car]
[One way] 1,700 yen
[Round trip] 2,600yen
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: * Tel is connected to Hakusan Forest Road Gifu Management Office.
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (Rennyo Chaya/Shirakawago Observation Deck, barrier free, multipurpose toilet available)