Gifu
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Shirakawa-go (Historic Village)
A World Heritage Site that Offers Views of Japan’s Historic Scenery.
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Shirakawa-go Travel Guide: Experience Japan’s Original Rural Landscape and Traditional Culture
Shirakawa-go is a secluded destination where Japan’s original rural landscape still remains. Surrounded by mountains, its gassho-zukuri villages offer beautiful scenery in every season, captivating not only Japanese visitors but international travelers as well. Its stunning views are undoubtedly its greatest appeal, but Shirakawa-go has much more to offer. This article introduces the charms of Shirakawa-go, popular sightseeing spots, and other useful information to know before your visit. Use this guide to make the most of everything Shirakawa-go has to offer.
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Gifu Prefecture – March Trip to Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go [Day 3]
I visited Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture in March over 3 days and 2 nights. The area is great to visit in any season, but I decided to visit while the snow was still around this time. In this article, I’ll be introducing my day 1 travels from Shinjuku to Shirakawa-go as well as my walk through Shirakawa-go. This article will introduce the 3rd day of my trip as I visit Takayama’s morning market and “Hida Furukawa,” the setting used in the movie “Kimi no Na Wa (Your Name).”
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Gifu Prefecture – March Trip to Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go [Day 1]
I visited Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture in March over 3 days and 2 nights. The area is great to visit in any season, but I decided to visit while the snow was still around this time. In this article, I’ll be introducing my day 1 travels from Shinjuku to Shirakawa-go as well as my walk through Shirakawa-go.
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Gifu Prefecture – March Trip to Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go [Day 2]
I visited Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture in March over 3 days and 2 nights. The area is great to visit in any season, but I decided to visit while the snow was still around this time. In this article, I’ll be introducing my day 1 travels from Shinjuku to Shirakawa-go as well as my walk through Shirakawa-go. This article will introduce Shirakawa-go in the morning on my 2nd day, as well as my walk through Takayama.
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Recommended Photo Spots in Shirakawa-go
Shirakawa-go is a World Heritage Site located in Gifu Prefecture’s Shirakawa Village. Many “gassho-zukuri” style buildings still stand in the area, creating stunning scenery reminiscent of Japan’s olden times. This article will introduce our recommended spots for taking beautiful photos.
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See Remnants of Japan’s History Through Gassho-Zukuri Architecture at the World Heritage Site of Gokayama in Toyama Prefecture
Gokayama is located in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, and is home to two gassho-zukuri settlements, Ainokura and Suganuma. “Gassho-zukuri” is the name of a historically valuable and unique type of architecture with pitched roofs that are similar in shape to hands clasped in prayer. Gassho-zukuri settlements can only be found in these snowy and mountainous areas. The Gokayama Settlement and Gifu Prefecture’s Shirakawa-go were registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995.
