shirakawago

Shirakawago, a World Heritage Site, Strains Under Record Tourism Numbers

The village, which sees a swell of tourists in the winter, wants to remind people it's a living community, not an open-air…

Plagued by Overtourism, Shirakawagō Considers Reservation System for Tour Buses

The village of Shirakawagō has 1,500 residents but welcomes two million tourists a year. It may clamp down in a bid to…

Tourists Love Japan’s Shirakawago. But Is The Feeling Mutual?

Japan's Shirakawago is beloved by visitors. But the locale is suffering under the weight of age and disrespectful tourists.