Review of "Shirakawa-go Snow Village"

📍"Shirakawa-go" – A UNESCO World Heritage village nestled in the mountains of Japan
Traditional Gassho-style houses with prayer-hands shaped roofs, covered in snow during winter, resembling scenes from Japanese cartoons 🍃⛩️

🏠 Must-see highlights:
• Shiroyama Viewpoint 📸
• Suspension bridge leading into the village
• Strolling through ancient houses over 250 years old
• Staying in a traditional thatched-roof ryokan, watching snowflakes fall from the window ❄️🪟

⛄ Recommended visiting time:
Visit during "January-February" for fluffy snow, clear skies, and fairy-tale-like views!

🚌 Easy to get there!
• Take a bus from Takayama or Kanazawa
• Book in advance as tickets sell out quickly

Post by wanyz. | Jun 20, 2025

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