Hokuriku Arch Pass
World Heritage Site, Historic Villages of Gokayama
In Gokayama, which is registered as a Cultural World Heritage, you can find the two villages of Ainokura and Suganuma, which belong to the "Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama" and feature Gassho-zukuri (prayer-hands construction) style architecture. Some facilities offer experiences in Gokayama washi paper making (fee applies).
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- World Heritage Site
| Address | Ainokura, Nanto City Suganuma, Nanto City |
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| Access | Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village Ride a World Heritage Bus from JR Takaoka(80 min.) or JR Shin Takaoka(65min) or JR Johana Sta. (25 min.) and get off at Ainokura-guchi bus stop. It’s a 5 min. walk from the bus stop to Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village. Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village Ride a a World Heritage Bus from JR Takaoka(95 min.) or JR Shin Takaoka(80min) or JR Johana Sta. (40 min.) and get off at Suganuma bus stop. It’s a 1 min. walk from the bus stop to Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village. |
| Tel | 0763-66-2468 (Gokayama Tourist Information Center) |
| URL | http://www.gokayama-info.jp/en/ |
Other Tourist Attractions in This Area
Kurobe Gorge Railway
An 80 minutes-railway route (one way) on a mini train passing through abundant nature. Passengers can admire the fascinating and beautiful scenery though the train window while the train passes over bridges and through tunnels. There's also an onsen area along the train line.
National Treasure Zuiryu-ji Temple, Takaokayama
It took approx. 20 years to build the family temple of Toshinaga Maeda, the second generation daimyo of the Kaga Domain. Zuiryu-ji features a magnificent arrangement of the temple buildings and the Sanmon gate, the Buddha Hall as well as the Lecture Hall have been designated as a national treasure.
Kanaya-machi (Rows of latticed houses)
Kanaya-machi is the birthplace of Takaoka's copper casting. Visitors can experience copperware production for themselves while admiring the beautiful street of houses bringing together cobblestone alleys and latticed windows. Of course, visitors can enjoy shopping, too.
