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The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama are two traditional mountain villages located in the Shogawa river valley in the Gifu and Toyama prefectures of Japan. These villages are known ...
Japan’s stunning countryside: Shirakawa-go and Gokayama's UNESCO World Heritage Sites The villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama are steeped in history, with roots dating back over 300 years.