Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama

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The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama, located in central Japan, are renowned for their traditional gasshō-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are over 250 years old. These villages, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995, are nestled in a mountainous region that is known for its heavy snowfall in winter. The term "gasshō-zukuri" refers to the unique architectural style of the farmhouses, characterized by steeply pitched thatched roofs designed to withstand the weight of heavy snow.

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