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Shirakawa-go is located in the northwest of Gifu Prefecture and was listed as a "World Cultural Heritage" in 1995. The "Gasho-zukuri" style houses have triangular roofs. They were created by local residents to withstand the severe cold and heavy snow and are suitable for large families to live in. Because the shape of the house is very pointed, like a closed hand, hence the name.In this snowy area with numerous heavy snowfalls in Japan, gassho buildings can withstand severe climate and heavy snowfall, and villagers still live in such villages today. With centuries-old gassho architecture, the nature that nurtured village life, long history, and modern life harmoniously blend here, it can be described as a "living world cultural heritage."Shirakawago Lighting CeremonyShirakawa-go holds a lighting ceremony every weekend from mid-January to late February.As the color of the sky gradually darkens, the cold white snow and warm lights begin to interweave into a beautiful scenery. The silver-clad thatched roof is gradually surrounded by orange light, and the scene in the dream slowly emerges.Main Attractions1. Wada Family (nationally designated important cultural property)After a long history of 400 years, the gassho-shaped building is still occupied by people today.2. Kanda familyA four-story gassho-shaped house. The first floor is a tea room, the second and third floors are for display of wine making, daily utensils, and silk-raising equipment, and the fourth floor is an observation room.3. Nagase familyA five-story gassho-shaped house. The first floor is a display of Buddhist altars from 500 years ago. The third and fourth floors are displays of daily utensils from the past.4. Shiroyama ObservatoryOverlooking the panoramic view of Shirakawa Township, it is a good place for photography.5. Put your palms together to build a home for the peopleThere are 25 gassho-shaped thatched houses, 9 of which are designated important cultural properties by Gifu Prefecture. You can also visit the inside of the Gassho thatched house.

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One-day tour to Shirakawa-go, Nagoya, Japan [World Heritage Village, like a fairy tale secret]