Town of White-Walled Storehouses (Shirakabe Dozogai)

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A historic old town area nicknamed the salon of Takayama which consists of rows of atmospheric sake shops and merchant houses housed in white-walled storehouses. The area is located a five minute walk from Hida-Furukawa Station on the JR Takayama Main Line. The Setogawa River flows through the area and over 1,000 colorful koi carp swim in its waters, engendering a charming, soothing, and somehow nostalgic atmosphere. Koi food is sold in the area for visitors to purchase and feed to the fish. There are restaurants in the area serving foods like croquettes made with Hida beef. Be sure to take your time and stroll the area while listening to the murmur of the river.

Spot details

Town of White-Walled Storehouses (Shirakabe Dozogai)

Address: Gifu prefecture Hida-shi Furukawa cho Map
Area: Hida Area
Phone: 0577732111
Hours: [Koi] Early Apr.-Late Nov. only
Fees: [Carp feed fee] 100yen
Parking Lot: Available
Please use Hida City Hall Free Parking
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Hida Free Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available (English walking map Available)
Note: [Hida City Hall Tourism Division] 0577-73-2111
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available (Barrier-free map available)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Canal district.

Reviewed : 2019.05.07

Youll find this lovely historic canal district 5 minutes walk from the train station. You can find 2 sake breweries over here where you can taste and some shops.
Without the hustle and bustle of mass-market tourists the history and beauty is easier to appreciate

Reviewed : 2018.06.05

The old centre of Hida town is an underrated and less popular attraction than many similar places in this region, and hence seems less visited than other heritage sites. There are relatively few...
Wander The Peaceful Canals...

Reviewed : 2018.05.10

....bask in the sound of running water, watch the jostling giant carp, relish the peacefulness. This town is a must visit. 15 mins from Takayama by train. Y2150 for a return double ticket unreserved...