The distinct architecture and culture of Shirakawa-go, along with the nearby Gokayama in Toyama Prefecture, was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.

De historische dorpen Shirakawa-go en Gokayama liggen in een bergachtig gebied dat lange tijd was afgesneden van de rest van de wereld. De dorpen – met huizen gebouwd in Gassho-stijl – hielden ...

Shirakawa-go and Gokayama: the Gassho-style Farmhouses constructed in conformity with the natural conditions of the region - which is subject to deep accumulations of heavy snow - Itsukushima Shinto ...

You can still see them in places, however – and nowhere more spectacularly than Gokayama and Shirakawa- go, said Tom Allan in the Financial Times. Set in wooded valleys 250 miles northwest of ...

this was the first re-thatching in Shirakawa-go in five years. Work on May 13 involved climbing the steep roof of the living quarters at Myozenji temple, which was built in the latter half of the ...

Although Japan's main attractions are usually associated with its big cities, there are still villages where you can enjoy ...

For those wanting to experience rural Japanese culture, the villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama are just the ticket. These UNESCO World Heritage sites are known for their traditional thatched ...

Ceský Krumlov, located on the banks of the Vitava river in the Czech Republic, is one of the best preserved medieval villages in Eastern Europe, according to UNESCO. Here, you’ll find a ...

While in Toyama be sure to visit the picturesque mountain villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, which are designated UNESCO World Heritage sites. The steep, thatched roofs of the houses reflect ...