Explore Traditional Farmhouses of Shirakawa-go August 31 2010, 8:15pm via japanskiexperience.com

This wonderful video takes you around the traditional Japanese farmhouses of Shirakawa-go. These Gassho-zukuri style houses are located in the Japanese Alps region of mainland Japan, not far from the ski resorts of Hakuba and Myoko. Visiting this region offers a rare insight into rural Japanese history, where architecture and lifestyle was designed to withstand the tremendous snowfall.

For further information on our Japan ski holidays click here.

http://japanskiexperience.com