Visit thatched houses in Shirakawago, the sacred island of Miyajima, and head up into the Japanese Alps. (wanderlust.co.uk)
The rooms are set in two - story thatched houses that surround a palm - fringed pool and are designed with batik accents and hand - finished bedding; each has its own shaded private terrace. (travelandleisure.com)
During your stay on Kandui, home will be one of only 8 «umas», traditional thatched houses built in the traditional Mentawai style by local Mentawaian craftsmen. (wavehunters.com)