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Shiratori Hut, Japan: what it is and when to go

Shiratori Hut is a mountain hut (白鳥小屋) in Japan. Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to May and October. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Mountain hut · Hiking
Local name
白鳥小屋
Where
Japan
Best time
April to May and October.
Nearest airport
HND Tokyo, 243 km as the crow flies
Price
Gratis
Run by
糸魚川市
Coordinates
36.9445, 137.71111

What it is and where

Shiratori Hut is a mountain hut (白鳥小屋) in Japan.

Its coordinates are 36.9445, 137.71111; the nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 243 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Run by
糸魚川市

It is one of the Hiking places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit Shiratori Hut is April to May and October.

  1. JanPossible9:44
  2. FebPossible10:38
  3. MarPossible11:43
  4. AprBest time12:57
  5. MayBest time13:59
  6. JunPossible14:31
  7. JulPossible14:18
  8. AugPossible13:25
  9. SepPossible12:13
  10. OctBest time11:02
  11. NovPossible9:59
  12. DecPossible9:29

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to Japan

To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.

More in Japan: Hiking

Every Japan place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Shiratori Hut?

It is a mountain hut (白鳥小屋 in the local language) in Japan.

When is the best time to visit Shiratori Hut?

April to May and October. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29.

How do you get to Shiratori Hut?

The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 243 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.

How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

What else is around here?

Nearby you have Mount Shiratori, Mount Inu, Mount Kurobishi. The rest is in the Japan guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.