Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama

These Historical Villages are part of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, these are three Historical villages. They are located near Toyama and Gifu. These villages are located in mountain area, the buildings and farms that are located at the villages have a very unique look them. At the Villages there are some Japanese style bed and breakfast that you should stay at if you have the chance to visit these special villages.

相倉合掌造り集落
相倉合掌造り集落
世界遺産に登録され、昔ながらの山里の風景が保存される相倉合掌造り集落。豪雪地帯独特の屋根を持つ家並みと、静けさが漂う素朴な風情が心地よい。
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五箇山
五箇山
世界遺産「相倉集落」「菅沼集落」など、山間に点在する”合掌造り”の家並みが美しく保存される地域。手すき和紙や民謡など、伝統文化も体験できる。
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白川郷
白川郷
山間にひっそりと佇む、白川郷。合掌造りと呼ばれる特長ある民家が立ち並び、今もなお村民が生活をしている。日本の古き良き原風景が広がる、貴重なスポットだ。
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