The winter snowscape of Shirakawa-go Gassho Village is like an idyllic fairy-tale world, and it has also been designated a World Cultural Heritage Site.
Driving there requires going along a stretch of winding mountain roads, but they aren't too narrow and aren't difficult to drive on. The parking lot is also very large with plenty of spaces, and there are many shops selling souvenirs from the village. It is also Japan's largest gassho-style village settlement. Other than the large number of tourists, there aren't really any drawbacks. I'm already planning to visit again next fall.
Gokayama Ainokura/Suganuma Gassho-Zukuri Village | Review by Lucas L.
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Kenroku-en
Kenroku-en was founded and developed for about 180 years by the Maeda clan lord in Kaga, which is a strolling-style landscape garden and one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan.
One of Japan’s three most famous gardens, it was named for combining six qualities and scenic elements: spaciousness, seclusion, artifice, antiquity, water features, and panoramic views. It’s worth taking a walk here when visiting Kanazawa. There’s a parking lot across the street, which is very convenient. The walk up is slightly uphill, and gold leaf ice cream is sold along the way. It actually gets cheaper the closer you get to the entrance.
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