Shirakawa-go Village

A small, historic village nestled in the valley in Gifu and Toyama Prefectures Shirakawa-go Village Each house is built in a unique traditional Japanese architectural style called Gassho-zukuri. The houses have pointed roofs, sloping downward on both sides to allow snow and rain to fall quickly. The clusters of houses create a beautiful, yet simple atmosphere. The village itself is not very large, and a half-day walk is enough to cover it all. The main stops are: 01 Tenshukaku Viewpoint 02 Myozenji Temple 03 Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine 04 Three Historic Houses Getting there: 50-minute bus ride from Takayama #OldTownVisit #Shirakawago #JapanTravel #Gifu #TraditionalJapan #VillageLife #UNESCOWorldHeritage