Gassho Village in Shirakawa, Japan

Shirakawa-go

World Cultural Heritage

JapanGifu Prefecture· Shirakawa-go

Gassho-style thatched roofs, winter nights lit like fairy tales. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Settlement TypeMountain settlements

Architectural Style

Gassho-style

Origin EraEdo

Key Features

Gassho-styleLights on a Winter Night

Is anyone living here?✅ Occupied

Pet-friendly homestay✅ Guest-friendly

Best seasonWinter

Recommended Activities

View LightsBook a homestay

Major Ethnic GroupsYamato

ProvinceGifu Prefecture

CountryJapan

Tickets/PricesFree visitor parking / Paid parking