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Gassho "Thatch roofed" farm houses - Shirakawa-go, Gifu Prefecture
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Shirakawa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a very well preserved traditional mountain village located at the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. Winters bring very heavy snowfall, and due to this climate, gassho-zukuri, houses with steeply pitched thatched roofs, were created. Beautiful in any of Japan's four seasons, Shirakawa-go is a must-see location for the discerning traveler looking to explore some of Japan's hidden wonders.
Photo: Jeff Laitila
[ 10.October.2008 / PermaLink ]
