[2025 Nanto Attraction] Travel Guide for Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village (Updated Mar)

#japan #Ainokura This is Ainokura village, the most remote town in gokayama region. It is also the largest of the villages with nearly 20 gassho-zukuri farmhouses. It is around half an hours bus ride away from shirakawa-go. If you think that shirakawago is a tad too crowded, ainokura is the best next option! You can take photos with the farm houses without much photo bombers. 🤣

Ainokura Village is a historic village in the Toyama Mountains of Japan. It's known for its Gassho-style houses, washi papermaking, and traditional lifestyle. 📍Address: Take a round trip bus from Takaoka station. Last stop ay Shirakawago Village Unesco. Check the last trip from Shirakawago bus terminal to takaoka station bus terminal. 💰Average Price per Person: 3900 yen 💞Reasons to Recommend: Beautiful scenery #japan #tripmoments

On this trip to Japan, we chose to explore the natural beauty of Ainokura Village, nestled in the mountains. Fortunately, it rained heavily the night before our journey, so we were greeted with mist throughout the morning drive. As we entered the village, it felt like we were surrounded by fog. The villagers were planting rice, and the green fields were stunning. Ainokura is a traditional farming village, and the houses have distinctive triangular roofs known as Gassho-Style, resembling hands in prayer. This village, like Shirakawago nearby, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The unique characteristics and the age of the houses, ranging from 100 to 350 years old, evoke a sense of old Japan. We traveled from Takayama to this village, and there are tours available that include Shirakawago, making it quite convenient.

The cherry blossom, with its delicate petals, evokes a sense of ephemeral beauty, accentuated by the backdrop of a majestic snow-capped mountain. 🏔️ Its stunning display of white and pink hues creates a mesmerizing spectacle, unlike anything witnessed before. 🥰 As the blossoms sway gently in the breeze, one can't help but be captivated by their ethereal charm. ✨ Each bloom tells a story of renewal and fleeting moments, reminding us to cherish the present. 💕 Against the backdrop of the snow mountain, the cherry blossoms create a harmonious scene, blending nature's contrasting elements into a breathtaking panorama of tranquility and wonder. 🌸 #cherryblossom2024 #Japan #localguides #sakura #cherryblossoms

World Heritage Site. A spot where you can see Gassho-style houses in a heavy snow area This was my first time seeing Gassho-style houses, but since it was snowing, I was impressed by the snowy scenery and how much more beautiful it was than I expected. The views from several photo spots were wonderful. It is possible to slip during the snowy season, so I recommend that you take a snow-safe vehicle There are private houses, but it seems that there are also inns where you can stay, so I would like to stay there next time. Access: 1 hour 10 minutes by car from the east exit of "Toyama" station Bus: 25 minutes by bus from "Johana" station Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 💰Parking fee: 500 yen Recommended points ・Shirakawa-go is 40 minutes away by car ・It's fun to stroll around the old-fashioned streets of Johana City ・There is Johana craft beer called Johana Bakushu ・The Johana Hikiyama Festival is famous

Ainokura Village is known for its Gassho-style houses, and collectively comprise a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the Ogimachi Village in Shirakawa-go, for their preserved historic landscapes. People still live in this historical village. Many of the exceptional museums, souvenir shops, restaurants, and inns in the area are built in the Gassho-zukuri style. Relax your body and mind in the tranquil mountain scenery. In 2024, I want to explore to the other village near this place. #2024wish