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Shirakawa-go is famous for its gassho-zukuri farmhouses, which have steeply pitched thatched roofs to endure heavy snowfall. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this village allows visitors to ...

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go in central Japan has held a rice-planting festival against the backdrop of traditional houses with steep thatched roofs.

Shirakawa-go, Japan. Image by luengchopan. Nestled in the Japanese Alps, Shirakawa-go is a traditional village famous for its unique gassho-style farmhouses, with steeply pitched thatched roofs ...

A foggy day in Shirakawa-go, Japan. Kriangkrai Thitimakorn/Getty Images If you’ve always wanted to visit a traditional Japanese village, consider adding Shirakawa-go to your shortlist.

The prestigious honour of winning the ultimate destination in the world goes to Japan. Thailand, Switzerland, France, and New Zealand all ranked highly in the 2024 awards too but Japan cinched the top ...

Japan isn’t just one country; it’s four very different ones, depending on when you go. Whether you're chasing sakura selfies or looking to soak in a snowy onsen, ... Shirakawa-go village, Hakuba ski ...

Shirakawa-go, Japan A historic village in Japan, Shirakawa-go is known for its traditional thatched-roof houses called Gassho-zukuri. The village is surrounded by lush green fields in summer and ...

Ogimachi, the largest village in Japan's UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go region, ... The village market is a treat for the senses, filled with lavender, olives, and creamy goat cheese.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, 178 centimeters of snow accumulated in Shirakawa Village as of 4 pm on February 4, a more-than-40-centimeter increase since February 3. Snowplows were ...