All of this is found in the center of Japan's main island, in the area known as the Japanese Alps, and Shirakawago, Gokayama, and Ainokura are the villages that proudly display that banner of ...

Complete your gassho-zukuri tour by visiting Gokayama's gassho-zukuri village, located in the southwestern corner of Toyama Prefecture. Gokayama's Ainokura and Suganuma villages were both registered ...

Shirakawa-go is known for its iconic gassho-zukuri farmhouses featuring steep thatched roofs, engineered to endure heavy snow. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it highlights traditional Japanese culture ...

March 2008 and January 2010: World Heritage Centre / ICOMOS reactive monitoring missions 2008 Report of the UNESCO-ICOMOS Reactive Monitoring Mission to the Historic Centre of Prague, 27 February - 2 ...

K yushu offers something special for cyclists of every level. With scenic roads, beautiful attractions, mild winters, and fewer crowds, it’s a paradise for anyone who loves exploring on two wheels. As ...

What to expect Experience Japan's rich culture by visiting the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama, two of the country's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In this day trip that will immerse your ...

Explore the best of Japan on this deluxe tour across Honshu. Begin in Tokyo before travelling to Hakone, where you’ll embark on a scenic cruise across Lake Ashi, set against the backdrop of the ...