Shirakawa, Gifu (village)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Shirakawa is a village located in the Ono District of Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is famous for the historic Shirakawa-go village, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The area is renowned for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses designed to withstand heavy snowfall.
Statistics
Area
356.64 km²
Population
1,487