
A Practical Guide to Shirakawa-go: Visiting Japan’s Fairytale Village
Current date: 2025-12-18 (JST) Shirakawa-go is one of those places that feels suspended in time. Seeing the iconic Gassho-style farmhouses with their steep, thatched roofs, you understand why it’s often described as a fairytale village. Nestled in a remote mountain…



