Shirakawa-go

#japantrip 📍Shirakawa-go, Japan Visited Shirakawa-go, which is also known as Shirakawa village while travelling to Japan and we were in awe the entire times that we were here! It is a rural mountain village surrounded by mountains. The unique architectures called Gassho-zukuri farmhouses were nicely built in the land of Shirakawa-go, whereby no nails or any other metal materials were used during the construction of the house! The village is almost like it is straight out of the fairytale with its snowy mountains, snow-covered rooftops of the farmhouses. The panoramic view of Shirakawa-go was absolutely stunning and breathtaking. We spent 2 days here and couldn’t get enough of the sight! Would definitely recommend this place! 10/10!

"The Most Beautiful Fairy Tale Village" Shirakawa Village Lighting Event, miss it and wait for a year||| ❄️2024 Shirakawa Village Gassho-style Village Lighting Event Group Launch ⏱️2024 Lighting Dates: January 14th (Sun), January 21st (Sun), January 28th (Sun) February 4th (Sun), February 12th (Mon), February 18th (Sun) ❄️Lighting Time: 17:30～19:30

Shirakawa-go is not only breathtakingly beautiful in winter, but also enchanting in summer! The land is covered in green, the scenery is picturesque, and it's full of life and vitality. When Shirakawa-go welcomes summer, the entire village is enveloped in greenery, like a natural oxygen bar. Walking on the country roads, the air is fresh, making one feel relaxed and happy. The summer in Shirakawa-go presents a completely different beauty from winter, with distant green mountains, nearby fields, and the babbling streams, all showcasing the charm of nature

Shirakawa-go is a is a quaint little village in the Gifu Prefecture that looks like a scene straight out of a fairy tale! This UNESCO World Heritage site is well-known for gassho-zukuri, which are houses built with triangular thatched roofs resembling hands clasped in prayer. It is constructed at a steep angle to allow heavy snow to fall off easily in winter. During winter, there is a light up event where several houses will be lit up in the evening. With the houses covered in a thick blanket of snow, this evening illumination scene is nothing short of magical. You can visit Shirakawa-go at any time of the year but I would personally recommend to visit in Dec-Mar as the winter snow makes the village even more stunning! #japan #decembertravel #nyedestinations #unforgettableexperiences #newyearstravel #scenicspotguide #shirakawago

Traveling to the Shirakawa-go Gassho Village is an unforgettable experience. We arrived by bus from Takayama City, and I was amazed by the snow-covered roofs and the white snow scenery of the mountains. The traditional thatched houses of the Gassho Village, with their unique architectural style and profound historical sense, deeply attracted me. Walking through the village, I felt as if I was traveling through time, experiencing the atmosphere of ancient culture. Wandering in the snow, I found every scene to be picturesque, as if I were in a fairy tale world. The Gassho Village at night is even more enchanting, with lanterns hanging from the eaves, illuminating the entire village.

|The fairy tale snow scene of Shirakawa-go, more beautiful than Hokkaido. Shirakawa-go Gassho Village is located in the northwest of Japan in Gifu Prefecture Only nine households live here It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1995 ... It is said that in order to make the snow in winter easy to slide off, the roof is built at an inclined angle, It looks like the shape of clasped hands, so it's called Gassho Village So, be careful when taking pictures of the snow on the roof and trees, it's really easy to get hit!! Don't ask me how I know... Transportation The best way to reach Shirakawa-go is by self-driving, the scenery along the way is very beautiful. °Winter activities Every January and February is the Shirakawa-go Lighting Festival, an annual event in Japan's winter, only 6 days a year! Friends with plenty of time must stay for a day, it is said that the whole village will turn into the scene from Hayao Miyazaki's animation.

Shirakawa-go, a place that seems to have detached from reality and remains in a fairy tale world. The gassho-style houses here become even more mysterious in the winter snow, as if time has stopped in this place. Each season, Shirakawa-go displays a different charm, with cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, fiery red maple leaves in autumn, and snowy landscapes in winter, each scene like a carefully arranged painting. In autumn, we can stroll along the paths paved with maple leaves, feeling the tranquility and beauty. Shirakawa-go is not just a tourist attraction; it is also an attitude towards life, a way of living in harmony with nature. For photography enthusiasts, this place is undoubtedly a paradise, where every corner hides a surprise, waiting to be discovered. Of course, when it comes to Shirakawa-go, one must not miss the winter snowscapes. The snow-covered gassho-style houses are like castles from a fairy tale, making one eager to explore the stories within. Moreover, Shirakawa-go in winter also offers many special activities, such as the lighting ceremony, which turns the entire village into an ocean of light at night.

Shirakawa-go Lantern Festival Type of play: Shirakawa-go winter tour If you've always dreamed of spending a magical winter in the gassho-style village of Shirakawa-go, now is the time to act! Take the opportunity to experience the beautiful Shirakawa-go during the Lantern Festival. Shirakawa-go Gassho-style Village: The World Heritage Shirakawa-go is famous for its traditional gassho-style houses. The roofs are thick and have a large slope, which is suitable for the snowy climate in the mountains. The houses are as cute as the ones in fairy tales. Shirakawa-go Winter Lighting: The entire village will be decorated with lights, creating a romantic snow village atmosphere. One of the best ways to appreciate the beauty of the gassho-style village of Shirakawa-go is to overlook it from the observation deck. Book your observation deck tickets in advance to ensure the best spot to watch this spectacular view, and leave beautiful memories in the dreamy village!

Oh, finally came to the fairy-tale world in reality: Shirakawa-go ❄️The first time I knew about Japan's gassho-zukuri architecture was on a Christmas day in a certain year, when I accidentally brushed a photo of Shirakawa-go lighting up. "Does such a beautiful place really exist in the world?" "But, such a dreamy village should be inconvenient for transportation..." "I haven't got a Japanese driver's license yet, cry." I thought so at the time, and then the travel plan for Shirakawa-go was shelved for many years. This time I happened to live in Nagoya, and suddenly felt close to Shirakawa-go. I checked the transportation and found that departing from Nagoya, taking the express bus (Meitetsu Bus, etc.), it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to get there! It turns out to be like this! That's not far away! Set off immediately! The first time I stepped into Shirakawa-go, I found that the village was much larger than I imagined, and I had to walk over a large suspension bridge at the entrance. The roads in the village are very spacious, with many ancient buildings, small shops and local cuisine. The check-in points where everyone often takes photos on the Internet: the observatory on the top of the mountain where you can take a panoramic view, you actually need to take a car to get up. The scenery is very healing, just a little snow to embellish it! Um~ Living in such a World Heritage village must be dreamy! It's like a paradise, everyone must come and see if you have the chance! In addition, if you are traveling from China, it is also recommended to enter from Chubu International Airport. If you live in Nagoya, the cost performance of hotels and other places is very high, and it is convenient to go to Kyoto and other surrounding areas! Hehe, see you on our next trip! Shirakawa-go

A beautiful UNESCO Heritage site preserved for it's gassho-zukuri style houses built to withstand heavy snow and earthquakes. It'd have been even more beautiful in winter (and freezing too!). I only planned enough time to try some street food, but it was still a very enjoyable and relaxing day-trip for me. Hida beef is a must-try if you have no food restrictions. It is less oily and I prefer this to the famous A5-wagyu. I made bookings for direct bus through and fro Kanazawa station and Shirakawa-go Ogimachi (bus station) that took about 1.5 hours, Y2600 one-way. Unless you wish to stay overnight for the experience, a day-trip is sufficient to walk around (2 to 3 hours to cover the entire village), visit some paid exhibitions to learn about the way of life of the people in the past, and trying some street food or local-style cuisine at some eateries. You can learn a lot from the paid exhibitions as they display the items with illustrations that show how they were worn or used. Featured Places: (1) Observation deck for panoramic view of the town - 20 min. hike up a road. (2) Kanda and Wada houses (paid exhibitions) - learn about the people's way of life in the past, how tools and clothing were used (3) Myozenji temple Featured Street Food: (1) Hida beef (2-way) and Pork Sushi - freshly prepared and to be consumed immediately (2) Hida beef and pork tongue skewer (3) Hida beef bun - offered by multiple stores throughout the town #shirakawago #daytrip #kanazawa #hidabeef

❤Overseas New Year, so snowy winter is more suitable for the New Year! 🌟Shirakawa Village is located in the "Hida" region of Gifu Prefecture, often referred to as "Hida Shirakawa Village", it can be said to be the central region of Japan, it is world-renowned for its unique house construction of gassho-zukuri, and is also part of the World Heritage List. 🧳The Gassho-zukuri houses date back to around 1800, the oldest existing house is nearly 300 years old, the development of the environment led to the original village being submerged by geological disasters, gradually disappearing in fires, and finally preserving more than 100 original houses. 📝What is "Gassho-zukuri"? Through the construction of wood on the beams and columns, integrating Japanese house construction techniques, combined with the local "Kirizuma Gassho-zukuri" technique, considering the amount of snow in winter and the quality of snow and other natural conditions, the resulting building is Gassho-zukuri! 🏨Entering Shirakawa Village, many attractions and humanities are waiting for visitors. The winter in Shirakawa Village begins to snow in late December, located in the foothills, the snow in winter is very heavy, in the era of inconvenient roads, it is also known as "land island", now it is not lacking in visitors, because it is the skiing place of Gifu Prefecture, and also an important place for winter lighting festival. 🖼Introduction to Shirakawa Village attractions: ✅Nagase House, the most expensive old Gassho-zukuri house in Shirakawa Village, the ancestors were doctors, and now many medical instruments from the Edo period are still preserved and displayed inside. ✅Kanda House, is a very high completion of the existing houses in Shirakawa Village, is also the location of the brewery at that time. ✅Tenshukaku Observatory, standing here can see the Ogimachi Village where the Gassho-zukuri houses are gathered. ✅Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory, overlooking the best position of the entire Gassho-zukuri village, is also a favorite shooting location for many photography enthusiasts. ❤For example, Yumenomu Art Museum, Yumeromu Museum, Wada House, Outdoor Museum and Myosenji Kuri Folk Museum, let's take a look at the chance to come. ⏳As a tourist attraction, Shirakawa Village has many tourists in spring, summer, autumn and winter, especially in May, August, September and October. Every January and February, in addition to booking accommodation in Shirakawa Village on the travel APP (very scarce rooms), it is recommended to pay attention to the network information of Shirakawa Village and make an appointment in advance to draw the qualification for stay. 🚉Transportation information: The plane lands at Komatsu Airport, Noto Airport or Toyama Airport, all can be changed to the nearest bus route. If you go from Tokyo, you need to take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Toyama Station or Kanazawa Station and then change to the bus. From Nagoya, take the bus directly. From Osaka, you need to take the Limited Express THUNDERBIRD and change to the bus at Kanazawa Station. 📍Shirakawa Village Address: 517 Hatogaya, Shirakawa Village, Ono County, Gifu Prefecture.

In 2023 Jan, I went on a winter fairy tale in Shirakawa-go, where snow-draped thatched roofs create a magical scene. Imagine strolling through this UNESCO village, feeling the hush of winter around gabled houses. Warm up with sweet amazake and savor local winter delights. This snowy adventure is not just a trip; it's my personal journey through the enchanting beauty of a Japanese winter wonderland. #2024wish I want to go to Iceland! #freehotelstay #Japan