Hakusan Tedorigawa UNESCO Global Geopark

UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2023, in Japan. Visit Shiramine Village near Mt. Hakusan to experience traditional architecture and crafts, including Ushikubi Pongee, a soft and durable silk fabric made from unique twin silk cocoons. Discover Oguchi Dekumawashi Puppetry, a rare and captivating art performed on waist-high stages, passed down through generations in the snowy mountain regions. Celebrate the Mikawa Okaeri Festival, where vibrant floats and mikoshi bring local traditions to life, honouring the historic Kitamaebune trading ships.