{"id":6577,"date":"2024-12-13T15:57:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T06:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hbv1001vjsu4.previewdomain.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/?p=6577"},"modified":"2026-04-09T13:53:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T04:53:26","slug":"shirakawago-shuttle-bus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/en\/shirakawago-shuttle-bus\/","title":{"rendered":"Shirakawago Observation Deck Shuttle Bus Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Topic:<\/strong> Shirakawago observatory, Shirakawago transportation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Shirakawago Observatory Deck?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"6580\" src=\"https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observatory-Shuttle-1024x512.png\" alt=\"Shirakawago Observatory Shuttle Banner\" class=\"wp-image-6580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observatory-Shuttle-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observatory-Shuttle-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observatory-Shuttle-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observatory-Shuttle-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observatory-Shuttle-2048x1024.png 2048w, https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observatory-Shuttle-304x152.png 304w, https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observatory-Shuttle-282x141.png 282w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shirakawago Observatory  View<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shirakawago Observation Deck<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Shirakawago Observation Deck (or Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck) is where guests can enjoy the iconic panoramic view of Shirakawago&#8217;s thatched houses and mountains. This viewpoint overlooks the entirety of the Shirakawago village and the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. Located on a steep incline, many tourists come here to take the perfect shot of the edo-themed Japanese village. Located near the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=5438&amp;action=edit&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\">bus terminal<\/a>, it is easy to get to either by bus or by foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Get There<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Foot<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list access-route-list-item\">\n<li class=\"access-route-list-item\"><strong>Shirakawago Bus Terminal<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>~15 minutes (by foot)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"access-route-list-item\"><strong>Shirakawago Observatory <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Shuttle Bus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"access-route-list-item\"><strong>Ogimachi Bus Stop<\/strong> (Next to the water lily pond)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>~10 minutes (by bus)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shirakawago Observatory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shirakawago Observatory Shuttle Time Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The shuttle is scheduled to arrive every 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Times<\/td><td>Ogimachi (boarding point)<\/td><td>Shirakawago Observatory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td> 00 20 40<\/td><td>10 30 50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td> 00 20 40<\/td><td>10 30 50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td> 00 20 40<\/td><td>10 30 50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td><\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>30 50<\/td><td>30 50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td> 00 20 40<\/td><td>10 30 50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td> 00 20 40<\/td><td>10 30 50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td><\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shuttle Info:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fare: <\/strong>300 yen one way (cash payment on board) (no money exchange available)<br>*Service may not run on time due to snowfall, ice, or road conditions.<br>*Service may be suspended due to poor visibility, snowfall, or road conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ogimachi Bus Stop (Boarding Point)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ogimachi is the name of the main town area in Shirakawago. The <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Z5vqcz4w3q2rso7i9\">Ogimachi bus stop<\/a> is located towards the north end of Shirakawago, directly in front of the water lily pond and next to the Wada House. Lines can get quite long in summer. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1030.3366056776304!2d136.9066423295892!3d36.26001698164944!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x5ff871a650c9859f%3A0x7ee1e3aff51ffcdc!2z5bGV5pyb5Y-w6KGM44GN44K344Oj44OI44Or44OQ44K555m6552A5omA!5e1!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1733895544676!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:71px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ogimachi Castle (Shirakawago) Observation Deck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6609\" src=\"https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observation-Deck-Winter-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Shirakawago Observation Deck View in the Winter\" class=\"wp-image-6609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observation-Deck-Winter-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observation-Deck-Winter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observation-Deck-Winter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observation-Deck-Winter-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observation-Deck-Winter-304x203.jpg 304w, https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observation-Deck-Winter-282x188.jpg 282w, https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shirakawago-Observation-Deck-Winter.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Observation Deck View in Winter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Observation Deck Details<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a small restaurant (Doccorasho) which serves traditional Hida set meals and a cafe (<a href=\"https:\/\/shiroten.jp\/cafe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tenboudai Cafe<\/a>) which serves a variety of ice cream, snacks, souvenirs, and drinks by the observation deck. The parking lot next to the observatory is not available for commercial parking. You can reach this point only by walking or by the shuttle bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>By foot<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>From Deai Bridge: ~30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>From Wada House: ~20 mintues<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>From Shirakawago Bus Terminal: ~15 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google maps: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/LyJdFkc5mbBzEC2n6\">Click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Short Hiking Route <\/strong>(Alternative Walking Route)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a short hiking route to the observatory. Instead of the alternative concrete path east of the bus terminal, this path is surrounded by trees, a shrine, and castle ruins. It takes around 12 minutes to reach the observatory and is adjacent to the street left to the bus terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Note: This walking path is CLOSED in the winter.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d515.1498762431944!2d136.90649611696597!3d36.26281084092973!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x5ff871005a1929f9%3A0x853b8d51057ef40b!2z5bGV5pyb5Y-w6YGK5q2p6YGT!5e1!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1733895187581!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TRYING TO TRANSFER TO OTHER TOURIST SPOTS FROM SHIRAKAWAGO BUS TERMINAL?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shirakawago bus terminal has multiple connections to different tourist destinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/en\/nagoya_day_trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt;&gt;&gt; Read more here &lt;&lt;&lt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#abb7c230\"><strong>Handy Coin Locker Guide for Sightseeing<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/mount-fuji.jp\/en\/kawaguchiko-luggage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complete Guide to Luggage Storage and Baggage Check Services Around Kawaguchiko Station<\/a> \ud83d\udd17<br><a href=\"https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/en\/shirakawago-luggage-storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shirakawago Luggage Storage \/ Coin Locker Info<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/en\/shinhotaka-ropeway-coin-locker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shinhotaka Ropeway Terminal Coin Locker Information\/ Luggage Storage<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/en\/hirayu-coin-locker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hirayu Bus Terminal Coin Locker Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Topic: Shirakawago observatory, Shirakawago transportation What is the Shirakawago Observatory Deck? Shirakawago Observation Deck The Shirakawago Observation Deck (or Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck) is where guests can enjoy the iconic panoramic view of Shirakawago&#8217;s thatched houses and mountains. This viewpoint overlooks the entirety of the Shirakawago village and the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. 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