Historic village of Shirakawa-go, world heritage site in Gifu
Shirakawa-go is famous for the special house building called “gassho-zukuri.” The houses in this village have steep triangular roofs that look like “gassho,” which means joining palms together.
Directions
By train and bus
From Gifu to Takayama (another famous sight-seeing place): about 2 hours by express train; from Takayama, take a bus tour (with English speaking guide)
For more information and bus schedule: http://shirakawa-go.org/english/
By car
From Gifu to Shirakawa-go: about 2 hours by high way
For more information: http://shirakawa-go.org/english