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Ainokura Gasshō-zukuri Village
The Ainokura Gasshō-zukuri Village is listed as a World Heritage Site alongside the Suganuma Village. Although it lies further inland than Suganuma, it is a more popular tourist destination as it comprises 20 Gasshō-zukuri houses—a larger number—and has parking facilities for tourist coaches. At this time of year, the ‘kyororo…’ call of the Ruddy kingfisher can often be heard from the woods behind the village, where the viewing platform is situated. The highlight of this village is the ‘primitive gassho-zukuri’—said to have been built in the late Edo period—which is considered the prototype of the gassho-zukuri style. The roof is…
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Gokayama Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village
Gokayama, alongside Shirakawa-go, is home to a Gassho-zukuri village registered as a World Heritage Site. Gokayama comprises the former villages of Taira, Kamitaira and Toga, all of which were once located in the southern part of Toyama Prefecture. Unlike Shirakawa-go, which is always bustling with foreign tourists, the settlements in Gokayama are spread out and there are not so many gassho-zukuri houses, so you can explore the area at a leisurely pace. In particular, the Suganuma settlement—located in what was formerly Kamihira Village—is highly recommended as it is close to the Gokayama Interchange and offers excellent views from a vantage…
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