Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine
Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine is located behind the “Gassho-Zukuri” houses.
It is said that the shrine was founded in the early 700s.
In addition to dedicating unrefined, home‐brewed “Doburoku” sake to the gods, the shrine also dedicates the "Shirakawa village Lion Dance" and the "Shirakawa village Harukoma Dance," which are designated as Gifu Prefecture’s intangible folk cultural assets.
There is a large cedar tree on the premise, which is designated as the village’s natural treasure where you can enjoy the sacred atmosphere. The towering tree's height is 30 meters, the circumference of its trunk is 5.6 meters, and its age is between 200 to 300 years old.
Next to the large Torii gate on its right, the tree has a very majestic presence.
〒501-5627
559 Hagi-cho, Shirakawa Village, Ono District, Gifu Prefecture
Temples and Shrines
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Open daily
Free
A 10-minute drive from the Shirakawa-go IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, followed by a 10-minute walk from the village-operated Seseragi Park parking lot (tourist vehicles are not permitted inside the village)
Approximately 1 hour by Nohi Bus from JR Takayama Station; get off at the Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal
Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by Hokutetsu Bus or Nohi Bus from JR Kanazawa Station; get off at the Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal
[Shirakawa Village Office] http://shirakawa-go.org/kankou/guide/487/
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