Scenes from Shirakawa-go, Japan

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Along the road to Shirakawa-go.

Room at a traditional inn (ryokan).(Make a reservation.)

Room made up with tatami mats and welcoming tea.

The village as seen from a nearby lookout spot.

A private home with its garden.

Continuing a walk around the village

Rice cultivation under way.

Rice, the Japanese staff of life.

Views of the roof construction, which must be rewoven every ten years.

No use wasting an opportunity for a little artistic arrangement.

Miyouzenji Temple

One floor of the interior of the Nakano Yoshimori family residence.

Displays of crafts and handiworks.

Yamashita Harurou family residence, a rare 18th century structure.