It starts with a good tour guide Ms Xiao YU and a safe driver. Great touring experience at Hida and Shirakawago. We learn a lot on the history of the area and leaves color in the northern part of Nagoya is breathtaking. Lunch offered considering the location of restaurant, which is quite remote , is good. Only complaint is the lunch time is too rush. All in all, I would recommend to my friends.
Thank you to the tour conductor and driver for your help. Both of them were very kind and helpful. The content was more than worth the price, and I'm really glad I chose this tour. The bus had a deluxe toilet, which I didn't use, but just knowing it was there allowed me to enjoy the trip with peace of mind. I would definitely like to use this tour again next time.
There were only a few leaves turning red at the end of October. The car was very clean inside and out, and the driver drove smoothly. There was ample time to visit each attraction, and the guide, Miyamoto, provided detailed explanations, covering which points to see and what to buy.
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Shirakawa-go Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Shirakawa-go year round climate
Spring (March–May): 5–15°C on average, mild and rainy, with sometimes large temperature differences. Cherry blossoms occasionally bloom from late March to early April. Common activities: Admire Shirakawa-go's Gassho-style farmhouses, experience traditional crafts. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
Summer (June–August): 20–25°C on average, hot and humid, with heavier rainfall, especially in July. Common activities: Visit Shirakawa-go Ogimachi Castle Ruins, play in nearby streams (exercise caution). Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, rain gear.
Autumn (September–November): 8–23°C on average, comfortable weather, but with larger temperature differences between morning and evening, rainfall gradually decreases. Shirakawa-go's autumn scenery is also quite beautiful. Common activities: Leaf viewing, experience local cuisine. Recommended clothing: Comfortable long-sleeved shirts, light jacket, warm clothing.
Winter (December–February): -1–8°C on average, cold and dry, with occasional snowfall. Shirakawa-go's Gassho-style village is even more charming under the snow. Common activities: Experience the snowy scenery, soak in hot springs, visit the Shirakawa-go Historical Village Museum. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, hat, scarf, gloves, waterproof and warm shoes.
Shirakawa-go climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 12°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1883 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: July
Shirakawa-go monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
-1.1°C
85.6
February
0.4°C
85.1
March
5°C
159.9
April
12.1°C
174.3
May
15.2°C
216.8
June
20.1°C
213.6
July
24.7°C
222.8
August
25.1°C
145.9
September
22.8°C
218.2
October
13.9°C
160.6
November
8.3°C
123.2
December
1.8°C
77.8
Shirakawa-go weather for the next seven days
12/15
Monday
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-4.1°C/-14.6°C
12/16
Tuesday
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-1°C/-14.7°C
12/17
Wednesday
Light sleet
-1.6°C/-7°C
12/18
Thursday
Light freezing rain
-0.4°C/-9.5°C
12/19
Friday
Sunny
3.1°C/-9.5°C
12/20
Saturday
Light freezing rain
3.8°C/-6.9°C
12/21
Sunday
Heavy rain
7.1°C/2.6°C
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