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Bookmark or Share- Shirakawa-go | Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism ...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.
- Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama - WikipediaThe 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 Tourist AssociationShirakawago (ogimachi village) in Gifu Prefecture is known as a village of Gassho style house. More than 100 large and small-size of Gassho style building are remain and people are still live in there . In 1995 it was registered as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Shirakawa, Gifu (village) - WikipediaShirakawa (白川村, Shirakawa-mura) is a village located in Ōno District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for being the site of Shirakawa-gō, a small, traditional village showcasing a building style known as gasshō-zukuri.
- The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go & Gokayama (UNESCO)Explore the historic villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. Gifu and Toyama prefectures house these historic villages with their immaculately preserved steep-roofed dwellings, taking you back to a different era of Japan.
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