民宿久松

When you walk up to your lodgings for the evening, and you see that they look like this, a smile comes across your face.

Posted on August 30th, 2017 under Japan. Tags: shirakawago, thatch roof. Comments Off on Hisamatsu Minshuku

Shirakawago Gassho Zukuri

The gassho-zukuri (合掌造) style minka houses have vast roofs. The name gassho zukuri comes from the similarity of the roof shape to two hands in prayer.

Posted on March 1st, 2017 under Japan. Tags: rice paddy, shirakawago, thatch roof. Comments Off on Minka (民家)

I visited Dragør in 2016 for the second time. The weather was fantastic, and my love for this little town grew. More photos to come.

Posted on August 9th, 2016 under Denmark. Tags: clouds, Dragør, Nikon D500, sunstar, thatch roof, Tokina AT-X 11-20mm F2.8 PRO DX. Comments Off on Dragør, Denmark

Shirakawago, Japan

Not all of Shirakawago’s thatch-roof buildings are for the locals to live in (and rent out to tourists). This one, much smaller than the rest, appeared to be a storage shed and/or workshop.

Posted on June 20th, 2016 under Japan. Tags: shirakawago, thatch roof. Comments Off on Gassho Zukuri storage shed

Shirakawago on a foggy morning

Posted on January 22nd, 2016 under Japan. Tags: shirakawago, thatch roof. Comments Off on Shirakawa Village