Snow Festival

Snow Festival

Event Overview

A festival to celebrate the opening of Hakusan as we spare the winter of Hakusan. * Parking on the toll road becomes a venue and there are few parking spaces, so parking is short. Image courtesy: Shirakawa Village Government Hall, Gifu Prefecture

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Hakusan Shirakawa Township White Road Mikata Rock Parking Lot
  • Address:   
  • Shirakawa Village, Ono-gun, Gifu Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Takayama Station → bus 50 minutes, bus stop: Shirakawa-go off, 30 minutes drive
  • Car Access:   
30 minutes from Tōkai Hokuriku Expressway Shirakawa Township IC via National Route 156
  • Phone Number:   
  • 05769-6-1311 (Shirakawa Village Tourism Promotion Division, Commerce and Tourism Secretary)
  • Parking Number:   
40 Cars

Event Period

  • July 13, 2025 (Sunday)

Price

Free (toll fee required due to toll road)

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events


Gassho-style snow statue
Shirakawa Village Hall, Gifu Prefecture

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