Thatched-Roof Houses of Ainokura Village

Traditional Streets/Houses

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.

Spot details

Thatched-Roof Houses of Ainokura Village

Address: Toyama Pref. Nantoshi Ainokura
Area: Nanto / Gokayama Area
Phone: 0763662123
Hours: 8:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Paper making experience] 700yen
Parking Lot: Available(70spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available (Available only for 3 smoking areas in the village)
Wi-Fi: Available(Gokayama free Wifi)
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 15, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Day] 1-1,000yen [Night] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-120 minutes
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available