Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama

World Heritage
Japan
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Located in isolated mountainous areas, these villages have Gassho-style houses and rely mainly on mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing. These large houses have steep thatched roofs, which are unique in Japan. Despite economic turmoil, Ogimachi, Ainokura and Suganuma remain outstanding examples of traditional lifestyles that are in perfect harmony with the environment and the social and economic conditions of the people.

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