Shirakawa-go World Heritage Village 🛖🌿

Shirakawa-go was awarded a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 for its unique architecture. 🛖🌳 Located in the mountains of Gifu and Toyama Prefectures, Japan, the village boasts over 250 years of history, some of which remain remarkably well-preserved. It's famous for its Gassho-zukuri-style houses, featuring tall, thatched roofs resembling hands to withstand heavy winter snowfall. ❄️🇯🇵🎌 Tourists can experience traditional life on foot, visit a museum, or experience a homestay. 🚶♂️ Getting there: 🚊🚌 * From Tokyo: Take the Shinkansen to Takayama Station, then a 4-5-hour bus ride. * From Osaka: Take the Shinkansen to Nagoya Station. Take the Takayama Line to Takayama Station, then take the bus. #Shirakawago #WorldHeritageVillage #UNESCO #Architecture #Unique #Valley #Gifu #Toyama #Japan #Preserved #Famous #Travel #Lifestyle #Traditional #Visit #Museum #Relax #Homestay #TravelJapan #JapanTravel #Discounts #TravelAbroad