Shirakawa, Gifu
Shirakawa is one of the UNESCO’s World Heritage site. That being said, it’s enough reason to visit the place. Shirakawa-go is a remote and mountainous region that is home to some of the oldest artifacts in Japan. The old farmhouses of Shirakawa is still standing today – it was added into the UNESCO’s World Heritage site in 1995. During winter you will see a very pretty and picturesque view of the farm house standing amidst the whiteness.
The architecture style of the farmhouse is called gasshozukuri (directly translates to prayer-hands) because the farmhouse’s roof resembles two palms put together for prayers. It is actually an architectural design used to make sure the roof don’t topple during heavy snowfall.
Most of the farmhouse today functions as a Minshuku, family own lodging, and comes as a highly recommended experience. Staying in a World Heritage farmhouse with traditional Japanese way of life is not a chance that everyone has the opportunity to encounter.
Check out this site for more information about Shirakawa-go.
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