Shirakawa-go

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Shirakawa-go Description

Shirakawa-go is located in the remote mountains that span Gifu. Some of the traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses are as much as 250 years old and the site was declared a World Heritage site in 1995.

The architectural style includes steep thatched roofs that were built to resemble the hands of Buddhist monks in prayer. The style of the roof was designed to withstand the large amounts of heavy snow that falls in the region during winter months.

Hobbies & Activities category: Historic site; Market, shopping area; Village reconstruction, open-air museum; UNESCO World Heritage Site

Address

Shirakawa-go Village
Hatoya
Ono-gun, Chubu
Japan

http://www.vill.shirakawa.gifu.jp/e/

Facilities

Gift shop

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