Shirakawago - Ancient farm houses

Shirakawa go is one of the aforementioned day-trips from Takayama.  It's a world-heritage listed community of old thatched-roofs styled in the 'Gassho' style which resembles buddist hands in prayer.
It's a post-card town in most seasons however I got a little unlucky with the weather.  My first overly-rainy day when sight seeing since been in Japan.  That's a pretty good run I reckon! Provided a difficult photography challenge for me handling the umbrella, the camera, the towel, avoiding wind, avoiding rain, wiping the lens clean, fog, and soo many beautiful houses to try & capture.



















Steam was actually rising from the snow with an inversion effect with the warmth of the air.