Historic Village of Gokayama

Art & Architecture Culture Experience History Unesco World Heritage

A top destination for many visitors to Japan, Gokayama is a group of Japanese style village houses which is surrounded by steep mountains where winter brings heavy snowfall up to 2 meters high. However, Gokayama is not just special because of its village houses. The overall scenery, which also includes rice fields and stone walls, is a rare sight in Japan. It is believed that the oldest existing village in this location had been constructed all the way back in the 17th century.

Photograph provided by Toyama Tourism Organization

Spot Name
Historic Village of Gokayama
Postal Code
〒939-1973
Address
855 Suganuma, Nanto City, Toyama
Telephone Number
0763-67-3300
Official URL
http://gokayama.jp/en/
Keywords
Art & Architecture,Culture Experience,History,Unesco World Heritage

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