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Travel Japan - Shirakawago

Shirakawago is a historical area within the mountains of Gifu prefecture, Japan, famous for it`s traditional farmhouses built in a unique architectural style known as “gassho-zukuri”, meaning “like hands in prayer”.

These houses are A-framed, designed specifically to withstand the regions heavy snow fall in winter. The large attic area beneath the roof was traditionally [...]