The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama are two traditional mountain villages located in the Shogawa river valley in the Gifu and Toyama prefectures of Japan. These villages are known ...

This mountain hamlet is one of the snowiest spots in Japan — and the world. Shirakawa-go, which literally translates to "white river village," can receive nearly 400 inches of snow annually ...

The villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama are steeped in history, with roots dating back over 300 years. Originally established as farming communities, these villages developed their own unique ...

I find attending art exhibitions in Japan to be a frustrating experience. The prices are often extortionate, the pieces badly displayed, and the visitors herded through like cattle on their way to an ...

Hotel Route-Inn Shin-Shirakawa nearby things to do and places to eat. Hotel Route-Inn Shin-Shirakawa Local Info- Shirakawa, Japan Hotels: Travel Weekly The Travel Industry's Trusted Voice ...

Japan’s stunning countryside: Shirakawa-go and Gokayama's UNESCO World Heritage Sites The villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama are steeped in history, with roots dating back over 300 years.