Shirakawa Village must be notified of any proposed large-scale project ... of the property rests with the Agency for Cultural Affairs of the Government of Japan. The associated bodies include the ...

Despite offering some of Japan’s most beautiful scenery, Shirakawa-ko isn’t all that famous. “Wait a second,” you might be saying, “isn’t that village in Gifu Prefecture with the thatched roofs one of ...

The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama are two traditional mountain villages located in the Shogawa river valley ...

Village officials have released an unusual tourism guidebook aimed at alleviating overtourism problems and concerns in the ...

Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture is one of Japan's snowiest regions ... Come and visit a mountain village that appears to be frozen in time.

Snowfall reached record levels in eastern Hokkaido while blanketing other parts of the Japanese archipelago ... cm of snow while 78 cm landed in Shirakawa village in Gifu Prefecture.

Explore Japan's serene villages with traditional architecture, stunning scenery, and rich culture. Perfect for your next ...