[2025 Nanto Attraction] Travel Guide for Gokayama (Updated Mar)

Gokayama, Toyama Prefecture Gokayama is relatively close to Shirakawa-go, so we visited both. Shirakawa-go is more famous, but Gokayama is also registered as a World Heritage Site together with Shirakawa-go. Like Shirakawa-go, Gokayama is a village with gassho-style houses, and there are fewer souvenir shops than Shirakawa-go, and it feels smaller, but there are fewer tourists and you can relax, so I recommend it. #summertrip#greatview

Remote villages make up picturesque Gokayama in the Shogawa River Valley, 2 of which — Ainokura and Suganuma — are World Heritage sites characterized by centuries-old gassho-style houses, some converted into minshuku (Japanese B&Bs) and folk museums. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples sit close to the winding Shō River. Visitors can learn to make washi paper from local artisans, and ski on nearby slopes in winter. Ainokura 📍Address: A roundtrip bus from takaoka station #japan

1. Recommended Attractions 1. Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route • Enjoy spectacular views of snow-capped mountains, lakes, and canyons. Take various forms of transportation to traverse different terrains, such as cable cars and buses. • The best time to visit is from spring to autumn, especially during the snow wall spectacle (usually from mid-April to June). 2. Toyama Castle • One of Japan's ancient castles, it has a long history and unique architectural style. You can visit the exhibition inside the castle to learn about the history and culture of Toyama. • There are beautiful parks and moats around the castle, which are suitable for walking and taking photos. 3. Gokayama Gassho Village • A World Cultural Heritage site, it is famous for its traditional Gassho-style buildings. These ancient houses are like scenes from fairy tales, full of tranquility and simplicity. • You can experience traditional handicrafts, such as washi and woodworking. 4. Uozu Coast • It has a beautiful coastline and spectacular views of the Tateyama mountain range. On clear days, you can see the distant snow-capped mountains reflected in the sea, which is very beautiful. • It is an excellent place to watch the sunrise and sunset. 2. Recommended Food 1. Toyama Bay Sushi • Sushi made with fresh seafood from Toyama Bay is delicious. It is recommended to try special varieties such as white shrimp sushi and firefly squid sushi. 2. Black Ramen • Toyama's special ramen, characterized by its black soup and chewy noodles. The soup is made from soy sauce, miso, and other seasonings, and it has a rich flavor. 3. Trout Sushi • Sushi made with Toyama's special trout, the meat is tender and the taste is sweet. You can taste it in local restaurants or markets. 3. Transportation Guide 1. Airplane • You can take a flight from major domestic cities to Toyama Airport, and then take a bus or taxi to the city. 2. Train • Toyama has Shinkansen and ordinary trains connecting all parts of Japan. You can take a train from cities such as Tokyo and Osaka to Toyama. 3. Bus • There are bus routes in Toyama city, which can easily reach various attractions. You can also take a long-distance bus to nearby cities and attractions. 4. Accommodation Suggestions 1. Toyama City • There are various hotels and homestays to choose from, with convenient transportation, suitable for shopping and tasting food. 2. Near Tateyama Kurobe • You can choose to stay in a hot spring hotel and enjoy the hot springs and beautiful natural scenery. But the price is relatively high, and you need to book in advance. 3. Gokayama Gassho Village • There are some traditional homestays where you can experience the local lifestyle, but the accommodation conditions are relatively simple. You need to book in advance and pay attention to the inconvenience of transportation. 5. Precautions 1. Changeable Climate • The climate in Toyama is changeable, especially in mountainous and coastal areas. It is recommended to bring clothes and shoes suitable for different weather. 2. Transportation Planning • There is relatively little public transportation in Toyama, especially in mountainous and remote areas. It is recommended to plan the transportation route in advance to avoid delaying the itinerary. 3. Respect Local Culture • Japan has a unique culture and etiquette. During the trip, you should respect local customs and abide by local regulations.

I had to wait for a long time in the phase warehouse. I thought I didn't have time to go to the village of Sugauma. I didn't expect to be lucky enough to pass by. The observation platform of the Monguma is along the road. If there is no time, you can enjoy a small Swiss wind with a little stop. Transportation: Take the No. 7 platform of Takaoka Station and take the World Heritage bus. Get off at Miyaumaguchi Station (about 1 hour and 33 minutes) Parking: Free parking Visit: 2 hour

Originally planned to go north to Japan to see the sea in the far north, the mountain high road is far away, so I leisurely went to the focus of Wuyishan Hezhang Village. One heart went to Shirakawago, and the other two passed through the other two not very famous Hezhang Village. After checking it, I found out that it was the same as Shirakawa. The Mt. Wushan is composed of 40 colonies, large and small. The three colonies of Shirakawa-go () in Tokugawa and Mount Fuji (Abu Cang-Kuma) in Toyama are registered as world heritage sites. The road that we passed along the Fushan Mountain is the Wusong Mountain and the Xiangcun Settlement. The position of the warehouse is not big. We went to the observatory along the road sign. In fact, it did not go for a long time, but there was a feeling of openness and hungry. There are not many people coming to the Xiangcun and the colony, but I think the scenery is comparable to that of Shirakawa Township. The scale is slightly smaller than that of Shirakawa Township, but it is much quieter than the people of Baichuan Township Observatory. Transportation: Take the No. 7 platform of Takaoka Station and take the World Heritage bus. Get off at the Nakagawaguchi Station (about 1 hour and 18 minutes) Parking: There is free parking Visiting time: 2 hours

Wuyi Mountain is an ancient village in the south of Libo City in Fushan County. Like the Baichuan Township in Jixian County, it is one of the best snow areas. Because the winter scenery is like a fairy tale situation, it is called a fairy tale village in winter. I took a few aerial photographs at the entrance of the B&B. I saw the building from the ground and I liked it very much. After the aerial photography, I found out that we were in the middle of the mountain. The fog on the mountain condensed into clouds and floated in the air. I wore it. Looking down through the clouds, its just too beautiful. In addition to the unique accommodations in the homestay, the cuisine here is also very special. Although the location is remote, the ingredients are not bad at all. Sichuan fish and mountain vegetables are the characteristics of this place. In fact, many of the side dishes are what we can eat in our daily life, such as cucumbers and pumpkins, but the taste is very different. The sauce here makes these vegetables better. . The palms must be replaced every three or forty years. It takes a lot of manpower to change the thatch, so every time someone has a roof that needs to be renovated, the whole village will work together.