Kanazawa tours are delighted to present our rustic rural experience tours. Our tours take you to the beautifully preserved alpine towns of Shirakawago, Gokayama and Takayama. Experience the challenging country lifestyles and scenic charm of these once forgotten hamlets.
Learn about the ‘gassho zukuri’ and the amazing nail-less design architecture of these dominant structures. Built during the Edo period(1603 and 1868) to withstand the heavy snow experienced during the winter months in this Alpine region. Stepping into these houses is like stepping back in time, an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.
The site is particularly popular during the winter months when covered in a blanket of snow. However, as you can see from this video the town is beautiful all year long.
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Days tours also available from Osaka, Kanazawa, Tokyo, Nagoya and Takayama
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