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Shirakawahachiman Shrine (白川八幡神社)

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Wash basin at Shirakaw Hachiman Jinja – Ogimachi, Japan

Today’s photo is from the loveliest town on the planet, Shirakawago’s Ogimachi. The stickers over the wash basin (temizubachi or 手水鉢) are known as senja fuda (千社札).

A walk in Ogimachi

old buildings in japan thatched roof farm house rice fields

Lotus pond on a foggy morning in Shirakawago

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Shinto Shrine in Shirakawago

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Ogimachi Village (荻町集落)

Ogimachi Village 荻町集落

Ogimachi from the Shiroyama Viewpoint (城山展望台から荻町集落)

Ogimachi in Shirakawago is most famous for its look in winter. But in just one month the rice paddies will be long, green, and beautiful. Another good thing about visiting in July is, due to the high altitude, Shirakawago can be cooler than the rest of a hot and humid summer in Japan. For best results, make a reservation to stay at a gasshozukuri weeks in advance and plan your stay for a weeknight as it can get crowded on the weekends.

Shirakawago Onsen

白川郷の湯 天然温泉

白川郷の湯

For a different view of the natural wonders of Shirakawago, you can always explore the natural hot springs. With a nice view over the river (lower right portion of this photo), we were the only ones enjoying this spacious onsen.