40 villages are known collectively as Gokayama. Especially, two of them, Suganuma and Ainokura village are famous and designated as World Heritage Site. Gokayama is smaller than Shirakawago. In other words, these villages are quiet and relaxing scenery, so you can fell traditional Japanese atmosphere in Gokayama.
Title | Gokayama(Suganuma/Ainokura Village) |
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Access | It takes about 2~3 hours from the hotel by car |
Address | 587 Suganuma, Nanto-shi, Toyama Prefecture / 611 Ainokura, Nanto-shi, Toyama Prefecture |
URL | http://gokayama-info.jp/ |
You can learn history and tradition of Gokayama at in Suganuma village. On the other hand, in Ainokura, you can see how people lived in Gokayama at Ainokura folklore museum and Traditional industry museum.