Gassho-zukuri Villages of Gokayama: Exploring Ainoura and Suganuma
A leisurely one-day course exploring two World Heritage gassho-zukuri settlements in Gokayama: Ainoura and Suganuma. The mountain village scenery of triangular thatch-roofed houses in a row creates a lasting impression for all three generations, from grandparents to grandchildren. Along the way, you can experience handmade washi papermaking at the Gokayama Washi Paper Village, allowing you to take home a tangible memory of your trip. Finally, visit the folk museum in the Suganuma settlement to learn about the wisdom of life in snow-deep mountain villages—a day filled with history and nature.
Schedule
Enjoy the full view of the settlement from the viewing spot and stroll leisurely among the thatch-roofed houses
Experience handmade washi paper postcard making and search for washi paper souvenirs; lunch break at the roadside station
Stroll through the small World Heritage settlement along the Shogawa River and photograph the full view from the observation plaza
View folk implements and Gokayama traditional culture that sustained life in snowy mountain regions inside the gassho-zukuri museum
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