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Shirakawago Gassho-zukuri Minkaen
白川郷合掌造り民家園Gifu · Chubu
Shirakawago Gassho-zukuri Minkaen is an open-air museum showcasing traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses from the Shirakawa-go region. Visitors can explore the beautifully preserved structures and learn about the unique architectural style that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.4· 1,821 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:40 AM – 5:00 PM
- Website
- shirakawago-minkaen.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:40–17:00Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:40 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
From Nagoya Station · ~2h 19m by car
Tags
unescohistory
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