shirakawa go and gokayama
states: [japan]
category: cultural
year: 1995
location: Gifu and Toyama prefectures
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 36.4000000000, 136.8833333000
visited: 2018
Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, are renowned for their historic gassho-zukuri farmhouses, characterized by steeply pitched thatched roofs designed to withstand heavy snowfall. These well-preserved villages exemplify traditional rural life and sustainable architecture, blending harmoniously with the surrounding mountainous landscape. Recognized for their cultural value, they offer a glimpse into Japan’s historical ingenuity and community resilience.
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