Shiroyama Shirakawago White Road is a mountain road at an altitude of approximately 1,000 meters that connects Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture and Shirakawa Village, Ono District, Gifu Prefecture. The entire line will open in June 2023, and is attracting attention as a new tourist route connecting tourist destinations in Ishikawa and Gifu prefectures.
Route to Hakusan Shirakawago White Road
It takes about 3 hours to get from central Tokyo to Hakusan Shirakawago White Road via the Hokuriku Expressway and National Route 156.
The specific route is as follows.
From central Tokyo take the Hokuriku Expressway towards Kanazawa
Get off at Hakusan Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway.
Take National Route 156 towards Shiroyama Shirakawago White Road
The highlights of Hakusan Shirakawago White Road can be broadly divided into the following three areas.
Spectacular driving route
Shiroyama Shirakawago White Road is a mountain road at an altitude of approximately 1,000 meters, offering spectacular views of the Sea of Japan and Mt. Hakusan. There are also various tourist spots along the road, including Hakusan Shrine and Hakusan Ichirino Onsen.
The silver world of winter
Shiroyama Shirakawago White Road is closed to traffic in winter, but it is known for its beautiful snowy scenery. In particular, the sight of the gassho-style village of Shirakawa-go covered in snow is a sight to behold. Too bad I can’t see it on my bike.
Oneness with nature
Shiroyama Shirakawago White Road is a road surrounded by rich nature. You can enjoy a variety of nature such as plateaus and forests.
Motorcycle parking lot at Hakusan Shirakawago White Road
There is one motorcycle parking lot at Hakusan Shirakawago White Road.
Hakusan Observation Deck Parking Lot
This parking lot is located at the end of Shiroyama Shirakawago White Road. It can accommodate approximately 100 vehicles and is free of charge.
Summary
Hakusan Shirakawago White Road is popular with many tourists as a scenic driving route. How about enjoying the charm of Hakusan Shirakawago White Road while touring on a motorcycle?
