⛰️Gassho-style villages in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama: The original Japanese landscape nurtured by the snow country ❄️🏠

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⛰️ Gassho-style Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama: Japan's original landscape nurtured by snow country ❄️🏠

Gassho-style villages spread across Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture and Gokayama in Toyama Prefecture are a representative historical landscape of Japan that is also registered as a World Heritage Site. Gassho-style is a traditional architectural style characterized by steeply sloping thatched roofs, and is filled with the wisdom of life in heavy snow areas. The unique scenery makes you feel nostalgic as if you have wandered into the world of fairy tales.

🏠 Beauty and wisdom of life in gassho-style
• Named for the shape of the roof resembling the figure of hands clasped together, this structure is designed to allow snow to slide off naturally, and can withstand the harsh winter climate.
• The attic is also used for silkworm farming, and traditional lifestyle culture is alive and well.

❄️ A village with beautiful seasonal expressions

• In winter, the fantastic lighting up the village covered in snow is popular, and the thatched roofs that stand out against the silvery white world are a spectacular sight.

• You can enjoy different charms throughout the year, with the fresh greenery of spring, the greenery of summer, and the autumn leaves of autumn.

⛩️ A place where culture, faith, and nature coexist in harmony

• Shrines, waterways, and fields spread throughout the village, and people still live there.

• Local crafts and regional cuisine are also abundant, with gohei mochi, wild vegetable dishes, and miso stews that will warm the hearts of travelers.

🚶♀️ Places to see

• The panoramic view of the village from **Shirakawa-go Observatory (Joyama Observatory)** is a must-see!

• We also recommend the Wada House, Nagase House, and Kanda House, where you can tour the interiors of the gassho-style houses.

📍 Access information

• Location: Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura, Ono-gun, Gifu Prefecture, 501-5627

• Access: Accessible by bus from Nagoya Station, Takayama Station, and Kanazawa Station (Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal). If you are visiting by car, you will need to take measures against snow accumulation in winter.

🌟 To the original Japanese landscape where time seems to have stopped
The Gassho-style villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama are filled with the beauty of Japanese nature and life. This place, where history, culture, and scenery all blend together, gives visitors deep emotion and healing. Please come and experience the silence and warmth of this World Heritage Site.

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