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Nanto / Gokayama

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Thatched-Roof Houses of Ainokura Village

4.5

58 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Pref. Nantoshi Ainokura

There are more than 20 houses, characterized by their heavily slanted thatched roofs, in this village located on a long, narrow plateau of land in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. Here visitors can get a feel for the old traditional Japanese way of life and beautiful countryside nestled in the mountains with fields of rice and other crops surrounding the houses. Ainokura Village offers an inn, souvenir shop, tea house, and folk museum all in the thatched-roof style. The village light up event held every season is also a must-see. Together with the village of Suganuma, the Ainokura Village is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

I preferred Shirakawago to Ainokura, but since there are very few tourists in Ainokura we could see tiny frogs and big grasshoppers in the woods in the viewpoint at the begining of the village. The...
Gokayama Tourist Information Center

4.0

21 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Pref. Nantoshi Kaminashi 754

Gokayama Tourist Information Center is located in the village of Minami-gokayama (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Toyama Prefecture. Besides providing information about tourist attractions, accommodation etc. in the area, the Center can also provide information regarding transportation services. In addition, the Center disseminates up-to-date information via Facebook, Twitter and other social networking services. The Murakami House, a traditional Gasshozukuri-style farmhouse which has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property, is nearby.

世界遺産に登録されている五箇山の菅沼地区と相倉地区。その中間に、上梨という地区があり、観光案内所がありました。こちらの観光案内所は、合掌造りの建物なんです。建物内には、五箇山の観光パンフレットなどが並んでいました。
Ainokura Folklore Museum

4.0

32 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Pref. Nantoshi Ainokura 352

This folk history museum sits in a corner of the Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village, a World Heritage site located in the mountains east from Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway's Gokayama Interchange via the Hietsukyo Gassho Scenic Route. It is notable for its two gassho-zukuri style buildings with straw-thatched roofs which were once a residence of the old Ozaki Family. The museum exhibits articles once used by villagers, as well as historical materials that convey the village's tradition of mutual aid. On the second floor, guests can get a close look at the unique framework and internal construction of gassho-zukuri buildings. The museum's second building, the Ainokura Traditional Industry Museum, contains historical materials about washi (Japanese paper) and saltpeter, two of Gokayama's traditional industries. Visitors at the museum can learn about the history of Japan through the wisdom and hardships of ancestors.

世界遺産に登録されている相倉合掌造り集落。その入り口にある駐車場から、集落の中心を通っている道を進んで行くと、相倉民族館がありました。民族館自体が合掌造りの建物で、入館料は300円。おとなりの相倉伝統産業館との共通券/は500円です。館内には、五箇山の江戸時代の生活道具などが展示されています。階段を上って屋根裏にあがることもできます。屋根裏に上がると、合掌造りの骨組みや内部構造を間近に見...
Inami Betsuin Zuizenji Temple

4.5

49 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Pref. Nantoshi Inami 3050

This temple of the Ohtani sect of Shinshu is a branch of Kyoto's Higashi Honganji Temple. During the Warring States Period, it served as a base for the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist uprising. It is notable for the stout stone walls surrounding the temple buildings. Located in a residential area a 15-minute drive from Hokuriku Expressway's Tonami Interchange on Route 156, the temple's biggest attraction is the carvings located all over its buildings. All of the decorative carvings were created by craftspeople from the wood carving district in Inami, part of present-day Nanto City. Visitors can bear witness to the superior skills of the expert carpenters and wood carvers who built the temple.

A temple opened in 1390 is the largest wooden Buddhist temple in Hokuriku region. The woodcraft was spectacular. Worth a visit.
Gokayama Minzokukan (Gokayama Folklore Museum)

3.5

27 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Toyama Pref. Nantoshi Suganuma 436

Gokayama Minzokukan (Gokayama Folk Museum) is situated in Sugunuma, a village of traditional Gasshozukuri-style farmhouses in Gokayama village, Toyama Prefecture. The Museum is located in the oldest Gasshozukuri-style house in the village, which was specially renovated for the purpose. On display inside the Museum are around 200 living utensils etc. that embody the wisdom of past generations. The adjacent “Potassium Nitrate Hall,” focused on the production of potassium nitrate (which was formerly an important industry in the Gokayama district), uses models and shadow-pictures to show how the raw material was collected, the process by which the potassium nitrate was made, and how the finished product was transported for sale.

１０棟ほどの合掌造りが点在する五箇山の菅沼合掌造り集落。その集落内に、五箇山民族館がありました。この五箇山民俗館も、合掌造りの建物です。すぐ近くにある「煙硝の館」との共通入館券300円を購入して、建物内に入りました。１階の中央には囲炉裏があって、先客が１組。担当の方のお話が始まるところでした。この地方の暮らしや合掌造りのお話に続いて、日本最古の民謡とも言われる「こきりこの唄」を、ささらと...
Etchu Ichinomiya Takase-jinja Shrine

4.0

26 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Pref. Nantoshi Takase 291

The Etchu Ichinomiya Takase-jinja Shrine has a long history, even recorded in documents from the year 680. The god worshipped there, Okuninushi-no-Mikoto (Ohonamuchi), is a god of prosperity and relationships, and is adored by many. There is a lot to see, including treasure displays, the water purification fountain, tea brushes, and the Koreiden Mausoleum designated as a Cultural Property. Approximately 15 minutes by car via Tonami Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway.

越中国一宮。一宮も大中小いろいろだが、高瀬神社はけっこうな規模がある。越中国は一宮を称する神社が他にもあり、高岡城址公園内にある射水神社、気多神社、大山の山頂が奥宮の雄山神社の三社。雄山神社は前立社壇、中宮とあるので地点で言うと五つになるか。一宮巡りをするならすべて詣でることになる。
Ensho-no-Yakata

4.0

32 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Pref. Nantoshi Suganuma 134

The Ensho-no-Yakata (Nitrate Museum) is located adjacent to the Gokayama Folk Museum in Suganuma, Nanto City. The Museum has displays on the manufacturing of nitrate (a key ingredient for making gunpowder), which was a major industry in the Gokayama district in the days when this region was ruled by the Kaga Domain. Dioramas etc. are used to bring to life every stage in the production process, from raw materials extraction through to manufacturing and shipment, enabling visitors to learn about the history of nitrate production.

合掌造り集落が点在している富山県南砺市の五箇山。その五箇山にある菅沼合掌造り集落は、世界遺産にも登録されています。煙硝の館は、菅沼合掌造り集落内にあり、館自体が小ぶりな合掌造りの建物でした。すぐ近くには五箇山民族館があり、こちらの煙硝の館との共通入館券300円がありました。民族館には担当職員がいましたが、こちらにはおりません。勝手に室内に入って、中の展示物を見学するという仕組みです。煙硝づく...
Johanabetsuin Zentokuji Temple

4.0

22 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Nanto-shi Johana Nishikami 405

A temple in Johana, Nanto. It was founded in 1471 by Rennyo Shonin, the eighth head priest of Hongan-ji Temple. The main hall which is reconstructed in 1759, the main gate, and the bell tower have all been designated Cultural Properties of Toyama Prefecture. During the Mushiboshi Buddhist Service which starts on July 22, a portion of their treasured items from their collection which numbers over ten thousand items is put out on public display for a week.

城端曳山会館近くにある寺院。井波の瑞泉寺と同じく、真宗大谷派別院です。立派な山門、本堂、太鼓楼や鐘楼も歴史を感じさせます。
Angoji Temple

4.5

10 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Nanto-shi Yasui 4941

The temple is located in the Yasuiji Park, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Tonami Plain from the observatory.

７１８年、善無畏三蔵（インド天竺の高僧）によって創建された高野山真言宗の寺院です。聖武天皇の勅願所になった歴史のある名刹です。平安初期に造られた本尊の木造聖観音立像が国の重要文化財に指定されています。山門には大きなわらじが飾られ、仁王様が鎮座しています。
Johana Hikiyama Kaikan

3.5

10 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Nanto-shi Johana 579-3

This hall exhibits expertly crafted festival floats like kasaboko, hikiyama, and ioriyatai. They have videos showing the Johana Shinmei-gu shrine's Johana Hikiyama Matsuri, held every May 4th and 5th, playing in the lobby. This is a place to have enjoy a taste of the festival year-round.

実際の祭で使われている曳山が展示されています。ロビーでお祭りの様子をビデオで見てから見学。曳山を見たあとは、蔵回廊の蔵見学。お祭りの神様の着物が素晴らしく豪華です。
Yottekare Johana

4.0

9 Reviews

Shopping

Toyama Nanto-shi

This direct sales shop is at the Johana Service Area on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway (also accessible from surface roads). In addition to fresh local farm produce, they have Toyama specialties like Masuzushi (pressed trout sushi), processed foods, famous sweets, local sake, and so on. The attached eating area offers light meals and about twenty types of rice balls. The Sakuragaike Kurgarden adjacent also has a hot spring bathhouse, lodging, and restaurant.

野外ステージがボルダリング施設に変更されている工事中でした。立派な施設となる感じで、ボルダーには良い場所となりそうです。お土産屋さんや入浴施設もあり一般道から入れるので、ゆっくり出来る時間があったらお風呂も食事も利用してみたいと思いました。高い場所に位置しているようで眺めも良かったし、風も吹いて大変気持ちよかったです。トイレと売店を利用し、散歩しただけですので下記の評価はその点をご了承くださ...
Nanto Fukumitsu Art Museum

4.5

6 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Toyama Pref. Nantoshi Hourinji 2010

"This this art museum a 10-minute drive from Oyabe Interchange. focuses on the works of Munakata Shiko and Ishizaki Koyo, who both have ties to Nanto City. Some of the works in its collection include Munakata's masterpiece the ""Ten GreatDisciples of Buddha"" which took the grand prize in the woodblock print division at the Sao Paulo Art Biennial in 1955, and ""Kakei"", a prime example of Ishizaki's early work that was awarded a certificate of merit at the eighth Bunten exhibition and was purchased by the Imperial Household Agency. The museum also exhibits works by artists with ties to the area in its collection room."

棟方志功さんがお住まいになった場所、噂のお手洗いからカレンダーまで、当時お住まいだった頃を偲べるようなつくりで、大変素敵でした。今回は、ガイドさんをお願いして色々とお伺いしました。愛染苑の裏手には、資料館もあります。こちらは興味のある方向けですね…。
Kuroba Onsen

4.0

6 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Toyama Nanto-shi Kamitaira Hosojima 1098

A hot spring bathhouse along National Route 156 in Kamitairahosojima, Nanto. The baths are fed by a sodium calcium sulfate chloride spring that is said to aid with nerve pain, bruises, chronic digestive diseases, and recovery from fatigue. They have an open-air bath with a view of the dam lake and a sauna. They also have a resting space and a restaurant.

国道156号沿い、五箇山の近くにある立寄湯です。ナトリウム・カルシウム―硫酸塩・塩化物質泉のお湯はともかくダム湖を見渡せる露天風呂は気持ち良く、緑の中でリラックスできました。
Kotokuji Temple

4.5

5 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Nanto-shi Horinji 308

This temple building built in 1471 is in Horinji, Nanto City. It is known for its deep connection with printmaker Munakata Shiko. Munakata Shiko was evacuated to Nanto City during the war, and at the time he evacuated, he had a friendship with the head monk. Many of his works, including Kegonmatsu picture painted on sliding paper doors, which was inspired by the mountain behind the temple, are left here.

棟方志功とゆかりの深い光徳寺は５００年以上の歴史を持つ真言宗寺院です。また蓮如上人のお寺でも有名です。また棟方志功と親交があった事から名作を所蔵展示している・
Agricultural Association Gokayama Washi

4.0

4 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Pref. Nantoshi Shimonashi 148

Of all the traditional industries of Toyama Prefecture, Gokayama washi (Japanese paper) has the longest history. So long, in fact, that there are even records of it being dedicated to Maeda Toshinaga, the head of the Kaga Domain, over 500 years ago. This agricultural association located in Shimonashi, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture sells this historic washi paper in the form of paper for paintings and calligraphy, washi-based folk crafts, and various washi-based sundries. It also launched the GOKKA brand of modern washi-based products such as gift bags and letter boxes. The association, which is located 1.5 kilometers east of the World Heritage site Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village on Route 304, also offers paper-making lessons and facility tours.

相倉合掌造り集落にある和紙漉き体験館です。天狗のあしあとをさらに進んだ奥に位置しています。店名だと思いますが、和紙屋の看板も出ています。和紙漉き体験はしませんが、ショップでたくさんお和紙の製品が販売されています。職人の手漉きの「耳付きはがき」１０枚セットを６５０円で買い求めました。
Roadside Station Fukumitsu

Transportation

Toyama Pref. Nantoshi Nakanogo 21

"This roadside station a 10-minute drive from Oyabe Interchange Station. The building, styled in the image of a rich farmer's mansion, is beloved by the nickname ""Nanto Ippukuchaya."" The farmer's market Ippuku-ichi, which offers fresh local fruits and vegetables, is popular with both tourists and locals. The Restaurant Tanpopo, located in an earthen storehouse-style building, offers a range of dishes made with local ingredients, as well as nostalgic sweets. "
Johana Oriyakata

3.5

4 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Nanto-shi Johana 648-1

城端曳山会館の道路をはさんだ向かいにある国登録有形文化財の建築物。1928年昭和3年建築で、スクラッチタイル貼の外観が美しい。旧城端織物組合事務棟。
Gyotokuji Temple

3.5

3 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Nanto-shi Nishiakaomachi 825

This temple was opened at the end of the Muromachi period, by abbot Rennyo's leading disciple Akao Doshu. Must-sees include the thatched roof Sanmon gate, built about 300 years ago, and the monk's quarters particular peaked, gabled roof architecture. The Doshu Itokukan heritage museum exhibits treasures connected to Doshu and paintings by Munakata Shiko.

西赤尾のバス停前にある浄土真宗のお寺。国指定重要文化財の岩瀬家の隣です。寺に隣接している遺徳館は、残念ながら冬季休館中でした。茅葺の山門が歴史を感じ、趣あります。本堂へは雪と雪囲いもあり、これまた残念ながら、本堂前までは行けませんでした。
Inami Wood Carving Composite Hall

4.5

2 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Toyama Pref. Nantoshi Kitagawa 733

This art museum exhibits works of Inami woodcarving, the traditional handicraft of Inami. Modeled after the layout of Zuisenji Temple, the museum building completely surrounds a central courtyard. Inside the museum, which was designed to capitalize on natural light, more than two hundred works of traditional handicraft and Inami woodcarving are on display and available for sale. In some cases, you can even see the craftsperson actually carving the pieces. Among the many abstract works of art on display, including partitioning screens?, lion masks, and carvings of Tenjin, the most stunning works are the transoms featuring kasanebori carvings, which are layered to create a three-dimensional effect. In all, the museum is a great place to enjoy the history and beauty of Inami woodcarving. The capsule vending machine offering lion-dog wood carvings is popular with people of all ages.

井波彫刻バスを使って行きました。実際彫刻をされている方々の様子も見ることができ、興味深かったです。お土産物屋さんで買ったお饅頭がおいしかったです
Shotaro Ikenami Gallery

3.0

3 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Nanto-shi Inami 3110-1

Ikenami Shotaro is an author responsible for popular historical novels such as Onihei Hankacho, Kenkaku Shobai, and Shikake-nin Fujieda Baian, He often visited Inami as his home town with familiarity and attachment. The exhibits here offer documents, self-portraits, autographs, photographs, and more that demonstrate the depth of communication between Ikenami Shintaro and the people of Inami, as well as books by the author and items loved by him.

父方の祖父が井波出身とのことで、井波と縁のあった池波正太郎の記念館。八日町通りにあるよいとこ井波に併設されています。入館料は無料で、池波正太郎と井波の関わりなども展示されています。

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Toyama Areas

Toyama is one of the three prefectures that house the Japanese Alps, with its southern and eastern borders comprising one long stretch of mountains, out of which the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is forged. While traditional crafts fill the northern coastal cities of Toyama and Takaoka, thatched roof houses offer unrivalled views against a backdrop of fantastic scenery at Gokayama in the mountainous area in the south of the prefecture.