Hakusan-Shirakawago Ultramarathon

Enjoy running through the World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go! Challenge yourself in an ultramarathon through the unspoiled landscapes of Japan!

The whole world is watching! Fantastical village immersed in Mother Nature: Shirakawa-go
Shirakawa-go is a village made up of beautiful gassho-zukuri-style thatched houses and is registered as an official UNESCO World Heritage Site. This rural scene will make you feel like you’ve gone back in time, and can show you remarkable sights that change with the seasons-be it spring, summer, fall or winter. It could easily be said that Shirakawa-go is the traditional landscape of Japan. It is currently one of Japan’s foremost sightseeing spots attracting over 1.8 million visitors a year from both within Japan and from overseas.