Summertime in Shirakawago

Beauty in a traditional village

Karen Zheng Aug 27, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Flowers bloom and enhance the landscape beauty of this quaint village. </p>

<p>Gassho-zukuri (a traditional building style) farmhouses in Shirakawago. </p>

<p>Gassho-zukuri (a traditional building style) farmhouse </p>

<p>To get to the village, one will have to cross the long bridge over the river. </p>

<p>Hats for sale in one of the souvenir shops. </p>

<p>The attic of Kanda House (one of the Gassho-zukuri farmhouse).</p>

<p>Beautiful flowers that lined the footpath.</p>

<p>Ease the heat by watching fish swim idyllic in the clear water. </p>

<p>Adorable scarecrows all lined up. </p>

<p>A cold creamy ice cream brings bliss on a hot summer day. </p>

<p>Entrance to Doburoku Matsuri Festival Hall whereby one can learn about the Doburoku Matsuri Festival and get a free taste of doburoku sake.</p>

Like all places of scenic beauty, Shirakawago presents a unique landscape in each season.

This summer, I found myself wandering along this quaint traditional village that has been marked as one of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. Nestled in the Ono district of Gifu Prefecture, it is easily accessible from Takayama City. The main attraction of the village lies in its gassho-zukuri (a traditional building style) farmhouses but besides that, the colourful summertime blooms and interesting-looking scarecrows further bring out the beauty of Shirakawago.

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Karen Zheng @karen.zheng

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