Magical Villages of Japan 🇯🇵 | Walking Tour of Shirakawa-go & Gokayama

Magical Villages of Japan 🇯🇵 | Walking Tour of Shirakawa-go & Gokayama

🏯 Join us as we explore Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, two of Japan’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage villages. Famous for their gassho-zukuri thatched-roof houses, these mountain villages offer a glimpse into traditional Japanese life surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

🌿 In this video:

A walking tour through Shirakawa-go’s charming streets

Exploring Gokayama’s quieter, less-touristy atmosphere

The beauty of traditional gassho-style architecture

Peaceful mountain scenery and village life in rural Japan

📌 Perfect for Japan travel inspiration, slow travel lovers, and those seeking hidden gems beyond Tokyo and Kyoto.
📍 Location:
1) Shirakawa-go (白川郷), Gifu Prefecture, Central Japan
2) Gokayama (五箇山), Toyama Prefecture, Hokuriku region

🎥 Part of our series: London → Shanghai → Tokyo → Kanazawa → Seoul → Shanghai → London

👉 Watch Part 1 (Flight + Shanghai Layover): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YQFRmFKil4
👉 Watch Part 2 (Tokyo): https://youtu.be/j-yTGmmFq4k
👉 Watch Part 3 (Kanazawa): https://youtu.be/i3138BfOdN8
👉 Subscribe for Next Episode: Last day in Kanazawa and Tokyo!

👉 Have you visited Shirakawa-go or Gokayama? Which village would you like to see first? Let us know in the comments below!

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⏱️ Don’t Miss These Highlights!

00:11 – What’s Coming Up in This Video
01:28 – First Glimpse of the Lush Green Mountains
02:25 – First Look at the Iconic Gassho Houses 🏯
04:29 – Crystal-Clear Streams with Fish Swimming
05:10 – Traditional Guest Houses of Shirakawa-go
06:54 – Exploring a Local Souvenir Shop
07:47 – Pure Beauty of the Gassho Houses & Mountain Views
08:50 – Most Famous Photo Spot in Shirakawa-go 📸
08:58 – Walking Through Shirakawa-go Village Streets
09:44 – Another Souvenir Shop Visit 🛍️
11:40 – Scenic Panoramic Views from the Shirakawa-go Observation Point
12:11 – Traditional Restaurant Lunch 🍲 Local Flavors of Shirakawa-go
12:55 – Peaceful River and Mountain Surroundings 🌿
13:11 – On the Road to the Next Village – Gokayama
13:21 – First Views of Gokayama Village
14:28 – Stroll to the Gokayama Observation Point
15:20 – Breathtaking Views of Gokayama Village from Above 🌄
15:48 – Walking Through Gokayama’s Quiet Village Streets
17:10 – Dinner at Go! Go! Curry 🍛
17:52 – Sneak Peek: What’s Coming in the Next Video

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