If you’re looking for a getaway from the chaos of urban life, Shirakawag?, nestled in the Japanese Alps, just might be the place for you. To experience the best of it, you can — and should — stay overnight. Here’s how to get there, and where to spend the night.
As a World Heritage Site, the quaint little village in Gifu Prefecture charms many tourists with its traditional architecture. The region is famous for its gassh?-zukuri houses, built with triangular thatched roofs resembling hands clasped in prayer. Gassh? means “prayer hands”, and the chilly attics are suited for raising silkworms. Shirakawag? is lovely and fairytale-like all year round. However, cherry blossom season in spring, as well as The post Shirakawag?: Fairytale Village in the Countryside appeared first on Japan Cheapo.

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