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Shirakawa-go Travel Guide 2019-2020 – Access, Things To Do, And Food

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About the Historic Village of Shirakawa-go Shirakawa-go is an area known for its beautifully-preserved traditional Japanese landscape. It is situated in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan. In 1995, the village was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site along with Gokayama in neighboring Toyama Prefecture. In the village, you’ll find about 100 buildings made in gassho-zukuri style (*1), common in agricultural villages of old Japan. *1 Gassho-zukuri: a traditional Japanese architecture style with thatched roofs with steep slopes that resemble two hands in a prayer position. Picture courtesy of JNTO This article covers five ways to enjoy Shirakawa-go and how...

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Nagano Travel Guide: Sightseeing, Ski Resorts, Local Food And More!

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Travel in Nagano - Destinations, Ski Resorts, and Tips The prefecture of Nagano is filled with natural beauty and is famed for its ski resorts and hot springs. Nagano became a popular travel destination after it hosted the 1998 Winter Olypics. A particularly popular tourist spot is the Jigokudani Monkey Park, where visitors can see monkeys taking dips in the hot springs. Another famous sightseeing destination is Matsumoto Castle, or the Crow Castle, so nicknamed for the black color of its walls and roof. Ueda Castle, a notable landmark, received national attention as the setting for the NHK historical drama...

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Nagano Travel Guide: Sightseeing, Ski Resorts, Local Food And More!

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Travel in Nagano - Destinations, Ski Resorts, and Tips The prefecture of Nagano is filled with natural beauty and is famed for its ski resorts and hot springs. Nagano became a popular travel destination after it hosted the 1998 Winter Olypics. A particularly popular tourist spot is the Jigokudani Monkey Park, where visitors can see monkeys taking dips in the hot springs. Another famous sightseeing destination is Matsumoto Castle, or the Crow Castle, so nicknamed for the black color of its walls and roof. Ueda Castle, a notable landmark, received national attention as the setting for the NHK historical drama...

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