Shirakawa-go
A UNESCO-listed mountain village of steep thatched-roof farmhouses, especially magical under snow.
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- Address
- 2499 Ogimachi, Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627
- Hours
- 8:40-17:00 (open-air museum)
- Price
- 800 yen (museum)
- Nearest station
- Shirakawago bus stop (from Takayama or Kanazawa)
A UNESCO village of steep thatched-roof gassho-zukuri farmhouses; stunning when lit up in winter.
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