A Night in Shirakawa go 🇯🇵 | Ryokan Stay, Onsen & Quiet Village Mornings | Japan VLOG Ep 4

Shirakawa-go is often seen on postcards — but staying overnight reveals a completely different side of the village.

In this video, we journey into the mountains of Gifu Prefecture and spend a night at Shiroyamakan, a traditional ryokan in the heart of Shirakawa-go. From arriving in the quiet afternoon to soaking in the onsen, enjoying a seasonal kaiseki dinner, and waking up to a peaceful village morning before the tourists arrive — this is Shirakawa-go at its slowest and most intimate.

We explore the village with the owner of the ryokan, visit the historic Wada House, take in the views from above, and experience the calm that settles over Ogimachi once the day-trippers leave. The next morning, mist lingers, footsteps are soft, and the village feels deeply personal — a reminder that Shirakawa-go is not just a destination, but a living place.

If you’re planning a trip to Japan and wondering whether Shirakawa-go is worth staying overnight — this video is for you.

#ShirakawaGo #ShirakawaGoVillage #JapanRyokan #Shiroyamakan #GasshoZukuri

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction
00:16 - En route to Shirakawa-go
01:06 - Arrived at Shiroyamakan
02:19 - Owner’s driving tour and viewpoint
04:01 - Wada House
05:39 - Onsen relaxing time
06:55 - Dinner at the ryokan
08:50 - A quiet morning in the village
11:21 - Breakfast and check out
12:26 - Final stops

Featured in the video:

🇯🇵 Shirakawa-go (白川郷)

A small mountain village in Gifu Prefecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its rare gasshō-zukuri farmhouses — traditional homes with steep, thatched roofs shaped like hands in prayer.

🏡 Shiroyamakan (城山館)

A well-loved *traditional ryokan* in **Gujo Hachiman, Gifu Prefecture**, known for warm hospitality and beautifully prepared seasonal meals.

[https://shiroyamakan.jp](https://shiroyamakan.jp/)

[Reservations in advance are required!]

🎑 Shiroyama Tenshukaku Observation Deck (城山天守閣 展望台)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YJdoLe6F9yUF5...

🏚️ Wada House (和田家) 

The largest and most important gasshō-zukuri farmhouse in Shirakawa-go.

https://share.google/rimL72t00EXqmBCgR

Filming dates: 15 - 16 Nov 2025

Music by Epidemic Sound:

🎶 Be Free with Me (Acoustic Version) (Instrumental Version) - Siine

🎶 Kiri o koete - Sugoi

🎶 Walking on Air - Erik Fernholm

🎶 Frosted Dawn - Megan Wofford

🎶 Near Her - Constance Calling