under the veil of night, the winter-enshrouded shirakawa village illuminates with the soft glow of lighted houses

light ogimachi cottage farm ancient thatched roof shirakawa landscape heritage site lightup illuminate beautiful cold scenic snowy illumination white sightseeing travel historic village tourism japan asia shirakawago architecture night landmark gifu famous unesco house winter snow traditional view gassho historical culture asian town season japanese building tourist veil winter-enshrouded illuminates soft lighted houses houses blankets rooftops warm amber tones interior lights homes darkness punctuated silent shadows trees distant mountains nighttime tableau evokes serene magical ambiance capturing timeless charm