겨울의 마법, 시라카와고에서 만난 동화 같은 풍경! The magic of winter, a fairytale-like landscape fou

 

친구야, 나 이번 겨울에 일본 나고야 시라카와고 다녀왔어? 진짜 완전 꿈같은 여행이었어! 너도 일본 여행 좋아하니까 완전 취향 저격일걸?
Hey, did you go to Shirakawago in Nagoya, Japan this winter? It was such a dreamlike trip! Since you like traveling to Japan too, it must have been perfect for you.

 
 
일단 나고야에서 시작했어. 나고야는 일본에서도 꽤 큰 도시라서 볼거리랑 먹거리가 많더라. 먼저 나고야성🏯에 갔어. 겨울이라서인지 하늘이 맑고 깨끗해 성이 너무 멋있었고, 성 내부 전시도 흥미로웠어. 그리고 성내부를 돌아다니는 닌자를 피해 돌아다녔지.
First, I started in Nagoya. Nagoya is a fairly large city in Japan, so there were a lot of things to see and eat. First, I went to Nagoya Castle🏯. Maybe because it was winter, the sky was clear and clean, so the castle was really beautiful, and the exhibits inside the castle were interesting. And I avoided the ninjas roaming around the castle.

 
 
근데 이번 여행의 하이라이트는 역시 시라카와고였어. 나고야에서 🚍버스를 타고 한 3시간 정도 가면 도착하는데, 가는 길부터 설경이 너무 예뻐서 창밖 보는 재미가 쏠쏠했어.
But the highlight of this trip was definitely Shirakawago. It takes about 3 hours by bus from Nagoya to get there, and the snowy scenery was so pretty on the way there that it was fun to look out the window.

 
 
시라카와고는 유네스코 세계문화유산으로 지정된 곳이라는데, 진짜 그림 같은 마을이야! 전통 가옥인 갓쇼즈쿠리(합장식 지붕)가 눈 덮인 풍경과 어우러져서 동화 속 마을에 온 것 같았어. 시라카와고는 멀리서보면 만화 스머프마을 같이 보였어.
Shirakawago is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it really is a picturesque town! The traditional Gassho-zukuri (thatched roof) houses blend in well with the snow-covered landscape, making it feel like a town in a fairy tale. Shirakawago looked like the Smurf Village in the cartoon from afar.

 
 
집들이 독특한 구조인 이유는 눈이나 비가 많이 와서 땅이 축축한 경우가 많아 1층에서는 생활할수가 없어 비워 차고나 창고로 사용하고 보통 2층부터 생활을 한다고해.
The reason why the houses have a unique structure is because when there is a lot of snow or rain, the ground is often wet, so people can't live on the first floor, so they empty it and use it as a garage or storage, and people usually live on the second floor.

 
 
그리고 지붕을 덮은 짚들은 썩기때문에 몇년에 한번씩 갈아줘야하고 이때가 이 동네의 큰 행사래.
Also, the straw that covers the roof rots, so it has to be replaced every few years, and this is a big event in this town.
 

 
 
마을을 걸으면서 📷사진도 찍고, 작은 카페에서 따뜻한 🍵녹차도 한 잔 마셨는데, 몸이 사르르 녹는 느낌이더라.
While walking around the town, I took 📷 pictures and had a cup of warm 🍵 green tea at a small cafe, and it felt like my body was melting.

 
 
시라카와고에서 꼭 가볼 만한 곳도 많았어. 우선, 가장 유명한 "오기마치 전망대"는 마을 전체를 한눈에 내려다볼 수 있다는데  못갔어. 셔틀버스를 타거나 걸어올라갈수도 있었는데 시간상 못갔어. 또, "와다 가문 저택"은 옛날부터 전해 내려오는 전통 가옥인데, 내부를 둘러보면서 역사와 생활 방식을 엿볼 수 있었어.
There were many places to visit in Shirakawa-go. First of all, the most famous "Ogimachi Observatory" is said to overlook the entire town, but I couldn't go. I could have taken a shuttle bus or walked up there, but I didn't have enough time. Also, the "Wada Family Residence" is a traditional house that has been around since ancient times, and I was able to get a glimpse of its history and lifestyle by looking around the inside.

People waiting for the bus to the observatory

The building on the left is Wada House

 
 
"묘젠지 사원"도 조용하고 운치 있어서 산책하기 좋았고, 전통 장인이 만드는 기념품을 살 수 있는 "시라카와고 도로 휴게소"도 흥미로웠어.
 "Myozenji Temple" was also quiet and charming, so it was nice to walk around, and the "Shirakawa-go Roadside Station" where you can buy souvenirs made by traditional craftsmen was also interesting.

 
 
동네 눈 덮인 삼각지붕집들이 오밀조밀 모여 있는 풍경이 진짜 이국적이었어. 
The scenery of the snow-covered triangular roof houses crowded together was really exotic.

 
 
또, 전통 가옥 안에 들어가 볼 수도 있었는데, 옛날 일본 사람들이 어떻게 살았는지 볼 수 있어서 되게 흥미로웠어. 내부는 생각보다 따뜻하고 아늑했는데, 벽난로 같은 화로가 있어서 그런지 옛날 방식으로도 충분히 따뜻하게 지낼 수 있겠더라. 사실 안만 살짝보고 못 들어가 봤어. 다 입장료을 받더라고.
Also, I was able to go inside a traditional house, and it was really interesting to see how Japanese people lived in the past. The inside was warmer and more cozy than I thought, and there was a fireplace-like brazier, so I think it was possible to stay warm in the old way. Actually, I only took a quick look inside and didn't go in. They all charge an entrance fee.

 
 
 
이번 여행은 진짜 겨울 감성 제대로 느낀 여행이었어. 시라카와고는 겨울에 꼭 가봐야 하는 곳이고, 나고야도 생각보다 매력적인 도시라서 기대 이상이었어. 너도 겨울 일본 여행 생각하면 시라카와고 한 번 가봐! 진짜 후회 안 할 거야.
This trip was a trip where I really felt the winter vibe. Shirakawa-go is a place you must visit in the winter, and Nagoya is a more attractive city than I thought, so it exceeded my expectations. If you're thinking of traveling to Japan in the winter, go to Shirakawa-go! You really won't regret it.