It goes without saying that Shirakawa-go is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan, its popularity fueled by photos of its old rural houses against a large mountainous backdrop. Naturally, it was a place I also wanted to go, though I always head to these places with a bit of caution. Is it actually worth the hype? I have to admit, I found Shirakawa-go to be very cute.

The History of Shirakawa-go

A note that Shirakawa-go is the name of the region and Ogimachi is the name of the village that most people visit, and the one talked