4Shirakawa-go, Japan

Renowned for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses with steep thatched roofs, Shirakawa-go is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the mountainous Gifu Prefecture.
This village is especially enchanting during the winter months when the snow blankets the rooftops, giving it a fairytale-like atmosphere. Visitors can tour the historic farmhouses and experience rural life in Japan from centuries ago.