10 Winter Landscapes Around the World That Could Double as Holiday Postcards

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8Shirakawa-go, Japan – Traditional Thatched Roof Houses in the Snow

The village of Shirakawa-go in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture is famous for its unique, thatched-roof houses known as gassho-zukuri. In winter, these homes are covered in snow, creating a serene landscape that looks like it belongs in a traditional Japanese painting.

The entire village, illuminated by soft lights in the evenings, gives off a peaceful, almost otherworldly glow. The combination of traditional architecture and snowy beauty makes Shirakawa-go a unique holiday postcard setting.