白川郷は日本の岐阜県に位置し、ユネスコの世界遺産に登録されています。
Shirakawa-go is located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
伝統的な合掌造りの家々で有名で、秋と冬に観光客を引きつけます。
This place is famous for its traditional gassho-zukuri houses, attracting many tourists in autumn and winter.
11月下旬には葉が黄色に変わり、12月末には雪が積もり、訪れるには最適な時期です。
By the end of November, the leaves turn yellow, and by the end of December, the snow begins to pile up white, making it an ideal time for sightseeing.
白川郷は、美しい風景だけでなく、持続可能な観光モデルでも注目されています。
Shirakawa-go is attracting attention not only for its beautiful scenery, but also as a model of sustainable tourism.
この村は、工業化を避け、文化資源を守りながら、静かな生活環境を維持しています。
This village avoids industrialization, preserves its cultural resources, and maintains a quiet living environment.
住民は、ホームステイや文化イベントなどで観光業に直接関わっています。
Local residents are directly participating in the tourism industry through activities such as homestays and cultural events.
冬には白川郷は雪で覆われ、幻想的な景色が広がります。
In winter, Shirakawa-go is covered with snow, creating a magical landscape.
毎年1月から2月にかけて開催される「白川郷ライトアップ祭り」では、合掌造りの家々に灯りがともり、まるでおとぎ話のような美しい光景を楽しめます。
The Shirakawa-go Light-up Festival is held every year from January to February, during which the gassho-style houses are illuminated, creating a beautiful scene that looks like something out of a fairy tale.
白川郷は観光地としてだけでなく、静かな生活空間と自然の美しさを体験できる特別な場所です。
Shirakawa-go is not just a tourist destination, but also a special place where you can experience a peaceful way of life and the beauty of nature.
特に冬の雪景色は、訪れる価値が有ります。
Especially, the winter snow scenery here is definitely worth visiting.