Shirakawa-go Travel Tips: Avoid Wednesdays, and other travel tips.

Shirakawa-go Travel Tips: Avoid Wednesdays, and other travel tips Shirakawa-go is beautiful, but there are some things you should know: 1. Book your bus tickets in advance. Tickets sell out fast, so don't miss out. 2. Wednesday is a rest day for the village, and most restaurants and shops are closed. Don't get caught out! 3. A half-day trip is enough to see the sights, but you can stay longer if the weather is nice. Bus Information - How to buy tickets: At the ticket office next to Platform 4 at Kanazawa Station West Exit or online. - Price: JPY 2,600 one way, JPY 5,200 round trip. Keep your A4 ticket safe and give it to the driver when you board. - Boarding point: Platform 4. Arrive 10 minutes early. The bus leaves on time and tickets are non-refundable. - Journey time: 1 hour 15 minutes direct. Wednesday Savior: Daily Convenience Store If you visit on a Wednesday, you can go to the Daily convenience store 1.5 km in the opposite direction from the bus stop (cross the bridge to get there). The store has a wide range of food and is run by an old man. You can buy bento, coffee, sticky rice balls, and juice, and enjoy your meal by the window. Travel Tips Online photos are often filtered, and the real thing is more brick red, so don't get your hopes up. 1. Climb to the top for a bird's-eye view before the morning mist clears. The best spots are paid, so you'll need to find your own angle. 2. Take a zigzag tour of the village to see the sights on both sides (there are more dining options in the village on days other than Wednesday). 3. If you have time, you can take the mysterious path on the left side of the bus stop in the afternoon and climb the stairs to the top again. The road is steep and the scenery is beautiful, but watch out for bears. Follow me for more travel tips.