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Province

Gifu Prefecture

岐阜県

Attractions

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The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses

Attraction

The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses

The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses

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Step into a fairytale at Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its distinctive gassho-zukuri farmhouses with steep, thatched roofs. This picturesque village, nestled amidst mountains, offers a glimpse into traditional Japanese life and architecture, especially stunning when blanketed in snow.

Magome-juku

Attraction

Magome-juku

Magome-juku · 中山道馬籠宿 · Nakasendō Magome Yado

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Magome-juku offers a captivating journey back to Edo-period Japan, with its beautifully preserved stone-paved streets and traditional wooden buildings. Visitors consistently praise the charming atmosphere and the scenic hike along the Nakasendo trail to Tsumago-juku, making it a highlight for many.

Restaurants

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Restaurant

Sugi

Sugi · Sugi · Sugi

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A small tea house where you can try traditional matcha whipped by an elderly Japanese woman by hand. A cup of matcha costs 500 yen.

Museums

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Shirakawa-go Gassho-Zukuri Minka-en

Museum

Shirakawa-go Gassho-Zukuri Minka-en

Shirakawa-go Gassho-Zukuri Minka-en · Shirakawa-go Gassho-Zukuri Minka-en · Shirakawagō Gasshō Zukuri Minka En

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Gassho-zukuri Minkaen is an open-air museum in Shirakawa-go, preserving and showcasing 25 traditional Gassho-style houses, some dating back to the 18th century. Visitors can explore these unique thatched-roof homes, learn about historical lifestyles, and enjoy a serene, less crowded atmosphere amidst beautiful natural scenery.

Takayama Shōwa-kan Museum

Museum

Takayama Shōwa-kan Museum

Takayama Shōwa-kan Museum · Takayama Shōwa-kan Museum · Takayama Shōwa-kan Museum

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Step into a vibrant time capsule at Takayama Showakan, an incredibly interactive museum dedicated to Japan's Showa era (1950s-1980s). Visitors can explore recreated streets, shops, and homes, play retro video games, and touch countless nostalgic artifacts, making it a fun and immersive experience for all ages.

Parks

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Park

Takayama Castle Ruins

Takayama Castle Ruins · Руины замка Такаяма · Руины замка Такаяма

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Climb up to the Takayama Castle ruins for a scenic view over the town.

Viewpoints

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Viewpoint

Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck

Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck · Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck · Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck

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The observation deck offers a great view of the village and the surrounding mountains.

Cities

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City

Shirakawa-go

Shirakawa-go · 白川郷 · Shirakawa-gō

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