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白川郷Gifu · Chubu
A UNESCO village of steep-thatched gassho-zukuri farmhouses tucked in a snowbound Hida valley. Winter illuminations turn it into a postcard, but the real value is the dawn light before tour buses arrive.
- Best season
- Winter (snow) · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Opening hours
- Seasonal — see below
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Note
- Village always accessible; museums 9:00–17:00
Travel tipNohi Bus from Takayama; Hokuriku Arch Pass covers most of the route.
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