Even with high expectations, visiting Shirakawa village lived up to the hype. Not everything went my way, but I thoroughly enjoyed spending several hours wandering around this cultural landmark and seeing it with my own eyes.
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Travel Back in Time With This Japanese Village
When travelling to Japan, a place I've long wanted to go to, I was either excited or *really excited* for places on my itinerary. Shirakawa village was one of those destinations I was really excited by. Having seen photos of the traditional village, I made sure my recent trip allowed me to visit, with a day trip to Shirakawa-go from Kanazawa the best option I had.
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