Shirakawa-gō

The village features over forty traditional farmhouses built in the gassho-zukuri style with steeply angled thatched roofs spanning multiple stories.

The village maintained its isolation until the 20th century, developing specialized architectural techniques to handle heavy snowfall and support silk production.

Local families continue to live in these structures, maintaining traditional farming practices while sharing their living spaces through guided tours.

Visitors can reach the village by direct bus services from Takayama city, with winter illumination events requiring advance reservations.

The farmhouses were constructed without using any nails, relying instead on precisely fitted wooden joints and rope-tied beams.

Location: Shirakawa

Location: Takayama

Architectural style: gasshō-zukuri

Part of: Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama

Address: Ogimachi, Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627, Japan 501-5627

Phone: 0576961311

Website: https://shirakawa-go.gr.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.25735,136.90683

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:03