The fairytale hamlet with its thatched-roof huts is a winter wonderland.
This mountain hamlet is one of the snowiest spots in Japan and the world.
The village is famous for its January and February winter nighttime illuminations of its historic houses covered in snow.
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Experience the local hospitality on a visit to Shirakawa-go, located 100 miles north of Nagoya.
you could reach the village via bus or train from major cities.
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