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Shirakawago, a World Heritage Site, Strains Under Record Tourism Numbers - Unseen Japan
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Shirakawago, a World Heritage Site, Strains Under Record Tourism Numbers - Unseen Japan
Shirakawago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gifu Prefecture, is facing mounting pressure as foreign tourism continues to surge. About 500 people live in the village, yet more than 2 million visitors arrived in 2024. Roughly 1.11 million of them were foreign tourists, marking the first time overseas visitors accounted for more than half of all arrivals. The number represents a more than fivefold increase compared with 2014. Narrow roads, winter …
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