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At the foot of the sacred Mt. Hakusan , Shirakawa-go is one of Gifu's must-visit destinations. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, this beautiful traditional village is the definition of picture-postcard perfect.
Shirakawa-go (Shirakawa Village) is a Japanese mountain settlement in what was once considered a wild and unexplored region. Because of the area’s natural environment, with high mountains and heavy snowfall, interaction with neighboring regions was limited.
The Shirakawa-go (白川郷, Shirakawagō) and neighboring Gokayama (五箇山) regions line the Shogawa River Valley in the remote mountains that span from Gifu to Toyama Prefectures. Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, they are famous for their traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old.
Shirakawa (白川村, Shirakawa-mura) is a village located in Ōno District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for being the site of Shirakawa-gō, a small, traditional village showcasing a building style known as gasshō-zukuri.
The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama are one of Japan's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The cultural property consists of three historic mountain villages over an area of 68 hectares (170 acres) in the remote Shogawa river valley, stretching across the border of Gifu and Toyama Prefectures in central Japan.
Shirakawa-go Tourist Association. We will present the original of Japan's traditional scenery and rural culture way of life in Shirakawago to not only in Japan but globally.
Shirakawa-go was selected as an important traditional building preservation district in 1976, and was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (cultural heritage) in 1995. It is a place where you can feel Japan's retro-traditional scenery back in the good old days of Japan, and a place where you can deeply feel the ural culture way of life.
Mar 27, 2020 · Here's our DIY SHIRAKAWA-GO TRAVEL GUIDE BLOG with hotel and tour recommendations, and a sample SHIRAKAWA-GO ITINERARY to help you plan your next Japan
Shirakawa-go, meaning White River Old District is a popular village set in the Gifu prefecture of Central Japan. It features traditional thatched houses called the Gassho-Zukuri that are believed to have been built in the late 17th century.
Jul 31, 2023 · Shirakawa-go’s cultural richness, quaint beauty, and historical significance make it a must-visit for anyone seeking to explore Japan beyond its bustling cities. If you’re yearning for the authentic Japanese rural experience, look no further.
