Explore the world-renowned Shirakawa-go, a traditional Japanese village that’s a global favorite
By MOOK Scenic Spots Tourism Life Network Editorial Department
Situated in Shirakawa-go, north of Nagoya in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan, this area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shirakawa-go offers unique charm all year round. In addition to the dreamlike beauty of its surrounding nature, Shirakawa-go’s main attraction lies in its one-of-a-kind house designs. The uniquely slanted thatched roofs are designed to withstand the region’s heavy winter snowfall, and this feature is known as the “gassho-style” design — a typical and traditional architectural style unique to the area.
The golden hues of autumn in Shirakawa-go have captivated every visitor. (Image source / Toyota)
The village’s characteristic slanted roofs help locals endure the heavy snow of winter. (Image source / Kankou?Gifu)
The gassho-style architectural design is unique to Shirakawa-go. (Image source / Wikipedia)
Shirakawa-go is home to over seventy gassho-style traditional houses, spread across three small villages: Ogimachi, Suganuma, and Shanuki. Among them, Ogimachi alone has fifty-nine gassho-style houses, making it the most popular tourist destination in the region.
Visitors can admire the rare architecture found here. (Image source / When On Earth)
Ogimachi is the main village in Shirakawa-go, featuring fifty-nine gassho-style houses, some of which are open to the public. (Image source / When On Earth)
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