Toyama Area Part-2
[Employee Posts] Jun 07, 2010
< Gassho-zukuri of Shirakawagou >
Photograph:Mr.S.Hirai of Daico MFG.OB
Place:Southern part of Toyama Prefecture
< Gassho-zukuri >
a house with a steep rafter roof.
Gassho-zukuri derives its name from the shape of the steep rafter roof,
which looks like hands clasped in prayer (gassho).