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Shirakawa-go & Gokayama Area

　Shirakawa-go and Gokayama are UNESCO World Heritage villages known for their traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses. They showcase Japan’s rural life and unique architecture.

🏆 Top 5 Spots in Shirakawa-go

🥇1st: Ogimachi Village Viewpoint　

Rich autumn foliage blankets the valley around Ogimachi village, with the iconic thatched houses seen from the Shiroyama observation area.

Enjoy a panoramic view of the UNESCO gassho-zukuri village — the best photo spot.

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🥈 2nd: Wada House　

The thatched-roof exterior of Wada House in Shirakawa-go, showcasing the largest and most prominent gasshō-zukuri residence in the village.

A designated Important Cultural Property. Step inside to see the structure of a gassho-style farmhouse.

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🥉 3rd: Kanda House　

The main entrance of Kanda House in Shirakawa-go, a traditional gasshō-zukuri home, with an open sign inviting visitors inside.

A more lived-in atmosphere with a cozy irori hearth and family displays.

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⭐ 4th: Shirakawa-go Gasshozukuri Folk Museum

The main entrance of the Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Folk Museum, showing a traditional thatched-roof house used as the museum building.

A Quiet Window into Mountain Life

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🌟 5th: Deai Bridge

Front-facing view of Deai Bridge in Shirakawago, with morning light illuminating the trees and mountains beyond the suspension footbridge.

The First Step Into Shirakawa-go

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🌿 Other Places & Hidden Spots

Bright summer scene of Gokayama with thatched gassho-zukuri houses lining a quiet village street surrounded by lush green mountains.

Gokayama Villages

Smaller, quieter gassho hamlets.

Front view of the Michi-no-Eki Shirakawa-go roadside station featuring a thatched-roof architectural style that echoes the gassho-zukuri houses of the region, set against green mountains and blue sky.

Michi-no-Eki Shirakawa-go

The Gateway to Japan’s Mountain Heritage

Thatched-roof bell tower gate of Myosenji Temple standing beside golden rice fields and lush green forest in Shirakawago’s traditional village landscape.

Myōzenji Temple

The Spiritual Heart of Shirakawa-go

Wooden signboard marking the entrance to Myōzenji Kuri, a cultural heritage site in Shirakawago, surrounded by trees and traditional thatched buildings.

The Kuri of Myōzenji Temple

Where Faith and Daily Life Meet

🔗 Related Pages

🏯 History & World Heritage Background
🚌 Access from Kanazawa
🏡 Staying Overnight 
🍱 Food & Souvenirs
💡 Tips and Manners
🚗 Private Tours & Transfers

Shirakawa-go & Gokayama map

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