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Toyama Culture and Heritage : 2 nights 3 days

Bound by snow-capped mountains and the Sea of Japan,
Toyama is the ideal destination for enjoying spectacular
scenery along with a rich heritage of craftsmanship. Take
your time to explore the prefecture, from the dramatic
beauty of Kurobe Gorge and the snowy Tateyama Kurobe
Alpine Route , craft art in Takaoka and charming thatchedroof houses in the villages of Gokayama.

2nights 3days
Train, Car, Walk

Day 1
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Kanazawa Station
Train: 20 min２

Shin-Takaoka
Station（AM）

Shokoji Temple

Shokoji Temple, a designated National Treasure, is the head temple of the Jodo Sect of Buddhism
in Etchu Province. It boasts unprecedented scale and form for a branch temple.
In December 2022, the main hall, the reception hall, and the ceremonial platform were designated as
National Treasures. The main hall, which was built in the late Edo period (1603-1868), is based on
the Amidado (Hall of Amida Buddha) of Honganji Temple, the sect's head temple. The plans for
Shokoji Temple were also drawn up by the temple carpenters of Honganji Temple. The "Major HeiseiRepairs," a 23-year project that began in 1998, has restored the main hall, the reception hall, theceremonial platform, and twelve other structures to their original state in the late Edo period.

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Takaoka City –Takaoka metal casting-Takaoka（PM）

Takaoka City was established as a thriving metal
casting industry centered upon the Kanayamachi
district (literally, “metal merchants’ town”). This
industry developed here after Maeda Toshinaga
invited seven metal casters to set up shop in
Takaoka after he commissioned Takaoka Castle andfounded the town in the early seventeenth century.
Copper was cast and worked in these early days,
and the city subsequently earned a reputation as
one of the country’s leading copperworking
regions.
Many metalworking artisans continue to pursue
their craft in Kanayamachi and wider Takaoka City,
creating works ranging from Buddhist ritual objects
to contemporary homewares. Rows of historic
wood-latticed buildings remain in Kanayamachi,with some of them housing metal-related
businesses. At Otera, a gallery-shop housed in aformer metal casting workshop, you canexperience making your own one-of-a-kind metalaccessory. Kanaya is a brand and shop offeringcontemporary interior goods made in Takaoka’smetalworking workshops.

Day 1４Tonami（Stay）

Rakudo-an
Rakudo An is an “art hotel” in a renovated azumadachi(traditional farmer’s residence) that dates back over 120
years and is surrounded by rice paddies. This rural
retreat is conveniently located a little under 45 minutes
from Takaoka Station by train.
The hotel focuses upon guests’ relaxation andrevitalization via a muted and contemplative form ofluxury. Each of the three guest rooms is named for thematerial upon which its interior design is themed: the“Paper” room, for example, has walls and ceilings
covered in traditional washi paper. These rooms, as wellas communal areas, feature an eclectic selection ofartwork and furniture both Japanese and Western,
traditional and contemporary.
Rakudo An strives to have a positive impact upon its
environment: it contributes to both the preservation of
the historic local village, and activities to produce
biomass power using pruned branches from localwoodland.

-Accommodation-

Price:43,000yen/person/night(breakfast,dinner,included)
Check-in:3:00pm Check-out :11:00am

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Tonami Okado Activity (am)-ExperiencePrice:7,700yen/person (Lunch included)
Duration:3hr
Season:November-March‘Okado Somen Noodle’ making experience

Since Edo period, ‘Okado Somen noodle’
has been made in the Scattered village Okado
area . Due to its small production quantity, they
are also known as ‘phantom Somen noodle’ In
the market.
Okado Somen noodle, need cold
temperature to make. Early winter to latespring during farming off-time, is the bestseason for Somen production. Kneaded in theclear water of the Shogawa River and exposedto the cold winds blowing down from themountains in winter, these hand-pulled Somenare made by the nature of Toyama and the local
people. The noodles are popular for its firmness
and smoothness. At its peak time (early Showaperiod), there were more than 60 farmers
making this noodles, but today the number isfew.
See and experience the hand-rolling processof Somen and take it home as souvenir.

Day 2２Tonami
Car: 40 min3

World Heritage Site,
the Historic Villages ofGokayama/Ainokura（pm）

Gokayama consists of 40 small villages. The 2 villages , Ainokura and Suganuma, areregistered as World Heritage Sites along with Shirakawago‘s Ogimachi village in Gifu
Prefecture.
Ainokura is the largest village of traditional thatched farmhouses in the Gokayama area,with around 20 houses. 100 to 350 years old houses at Ainokura create a nostalgic
atmosphere of a bygone Japan. Most of the houses are still private residences, some serve
as cafes, museums, and even guesthouses for stay. The village scenery is beautiful in eachseason, but more in the winter when the houses are covered with snow. Staying overnight isthe best way to enjoy the captivating sights including seasonal illumination events.

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The Gassho House of Gokayama (Stay)
This gassho-style inn built about 200 years
ago is located in a village designated as aWorld Heritage Site. It is a two-story building
with a height of about 11 meters. The ceilingon the first floor is high and the interior is
spacious and has been renovated to makeliving easier.
Enjoy a comfortable moment by the fireplace,and savor the natural, seasonal flavors ofGokayama.
-AccommodationSHO-SHICHI
Price :18,700yen/person/night(breakfast,dinner,included)*From 2 guests
Check-in:3:00pm Check-out :10:00am

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World Heritage Site, the Historic Villages ofGokayama/Suganuma(am)Suganuma Gassho-style Village is a place where you canrefresh your spirit and be at peace. Here, not only can you fullysavor a traditional Japanese setting surrounding in lush nature,
you can also enjoy facilities offering the chance to experience
the village’s history and tradition. In this village surrounded in
an abundance of nature, there remain 9 gassho-style homes still
active today, including the Gokayama Folk Museum, where one
can experience Gokayama’s history and tradition, as well as theEnsho-no-Yakata building, where visitors can gain a sense of theculture and lifestyle of Japan’s forefathers. Although of course
great to visit during the day time, the light-up display held eachseason is simply too good to miss! The magical setting will steal
your heart and ensure you fully savor this dream-like land.

-ExperiencePrice:10,000yen/person/ (Lunch included)from 2 people
Duration:3hrs

Day 3
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Nanto City (pm)
Car: 1hr

3

Toyama-Airport