Shirakawa-go (Gassho-Zukuri Village)
Shirakawa-go is a picturesque area where Japan’s traditional rural landscape remains intact. It has the largest concentration of gassho-zukuri buildings, with more than 100 structures of various sizes as of 2016. As Japan’s largest gassho-zukuri village, it has been designated a National Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
I came to Shirakawa-go full of excitement to see the legendary gingerbread houses, but unfortunately there wasn't enough snow, so I missed out on the classic snowy scenery. Guess I'll just have to come back next time!