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#144 Gokayama and vicinity

  • nh
  • Aug 1, 2023
  • 1 min read

Nanto Shi, Toyama Ken

Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, they are famous for their traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old. Gokayama is less developed and less crowded than Shirakawa-go and its villages are smaller, more intimate, and with less intrusion from modern buildings.

The beautiful vivid red color of Toga Bridge captured my eyes as I drove from Toyama city to Gokayama. Gokayama is also famous for washi (Japanese paper) making.





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