Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Travel Guide - japan-guide.com
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.
Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama - Wikipedia
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 | Travel Japan - Travel Japan - Japan National …
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 - Traditional Thatched Roofs Villages - Kanpai Japan
Shirakawago is a gathering of historical Japanese villages located in Shokawa Valley, in the northern part of Gifu Prefecture in central Honshu. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Area, the traditional houses with steep thatched roofs in gasshô-zukuri style are the region's main touristic attraction, only reachable by bus or by car.
Shirakawa Village Official Website english - 白川村役場
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 Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go & Gokayama (UNESCO)
Gifu and Toyama prefectures house these historic villages with their immaculately preserved steep-roofed dwellings, taking you back to a different era of Japan. The remote mountain villages with their gassho-style houses in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama on the Hida Highlands were registered as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites in 1995.
Shirakawa-Go Guide: Things To Do And How To Get There - Japan …
2023年7月31日 · Nestled in the remote mountains of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, this rustic village beckons travelers with its charming landscape and unique Gassho-style architecture. Its fairy-tale allure, untouched by the rapid modernization of the world outside, has rightfully earned it a spot as a UNESCO World Heritage site .
Shirakawago, Japan: The Guide - Tourist Japan
Shirakawago, or Shirakawa-go, is a picturesque village located in the Shogawa River Valley, nestled in the mountainous Gifu Prefecture of central Japan. Known for its UNESCO World Heritage designation, Shirakawago is famous for its gassho-zukuri farmhouses, a unique architectural style with steep thatched roofs resembling hands in prayer ...
Briefly about Shirakawa-go - Shirakawa-go Tourist Association
Shirakawa Village is a rural mountain village surrounded by mountains. It is cool and comfortable weahter in summer, but in winter it is covered with snow. In February, the snow accumulates can reach to 170 cm (6ft) or more (The highest recorded snowfall in the area was 4.5 m or 15f).
Shirakawa-go: What To Do, When To Visit? Complete Guide
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.