🤔 What's the Story Behind the Famous Shirakawa-go(1)?

🏔 Shirakawa-go is located in the northwest of Gifu Prefecture, surrounded by mountains on all sides. It is one of the regions in Japan with the highest snowfall. ❄️ 🌆In the past, it was often isolated from surrounding areas due to heavy snowfall, earning it the nickname "Japan's Hidden Realm." It is also listed as a World Heritage Site and has been selected by UNESCO as one of the most beautiful villages in Japan. 🌟 🛖 Gassho-zukuri Houses Without a Single Nail 🌆This is the largest village of gassho-zukuri (prayer-hands style) houses in Japan, consisting of over 100 houses of various sizes. These buildings are constructed without a single nail, and their roofs are covered with thick layers of thatch. 🌿 🌆The name "gassho-zukuri" comes from the shape of the roof, which resembles hands pressed together in prayer. To facilitate the melting of snow, all the houses face the same direction, making them truly picturesque! 🌄 #Tokyo 🌆