daruma
Shirakawa is famous in the region for its unique daruma wooden doll design. Various sizes of these dolls are available from shops in the older part of town. Prices start at ï¿¥200 for small daruma.
ramen
Local residents also pride themselves on their ramen Chinese-style noodles, and although they may not be a suitable souvenir, they do make an excellent lunch.
sake
Shirakawa is also home to several local sake breweries. Bottles of local sake can be bought from about ï¿¥1000 at several shops in town, including the international store at the Mega Stage shopping mall.