Heavy Snow at Shirakawa-go almost burying a traditional Gassho-zukuri thatched housing

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The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama are one of Japan's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The site is located in the Shogawa river valley stretching across the border of Gifu and Toyama Prefectures in central Japan. Shirakawa-gō (白川郷, "White River Old-District") is located in the village of Shirakawa in Gifu Prefecture. it is famous for its gassho-zukuri housing easily recognisable and distinguished for its high peaked roofs.

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Size: 4784px × 2692px
Location: Shirakawa-mura, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Photo credit: © Moonie's World / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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