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Shirakawa-go
It is full of sightseeing spots where you can experience traditional wisdom and techniques, such as "gassho-zukuri" and "Hiraseonsen", and the magnificense of nature.
16minutes Walk
Shiroyama Observatory
Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Hakusan Mountain range, the Ogimachi Gassho-zukuri village and the magnificent views in each season, from the Shirakawa-go Observatory.
9minutes Walk
Wada House
The largest class gassho-zukuri shoya (a village chief) in the world heritage area, designated as the only National Important Cultural Property.
10minutes Walk
Shirakawago Gassho-zukuri Minkaen (a private house garden)
The main house along with the shrine, the temple and the water wheel have all been relocated to their present site.
7minutes Walk
Myozenji Temple
A temple of the Shinshu Otani school in the north of the Ogimachi Gassho-zukuri village. You can also see the paintings on partitions by Taisuke Hamada.
