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A Sightseeing route connecting to Kanazawa, Gokayama, Shirakawa-go, Takayama, and Matsumoto
A Sightseeing route connecting Kanazawa, Gokayama (Nanto City), Shirakawa-go, Takayama, and Matsumoto.
This route has many interesting attractions both World Heritage Sites and Japan’s treasures such as Kenrokuen Garden, Gassho-zukuri Ancient Village, Old Streets, and Matsumoto Castle. Many of them have received 3 Michelin stars as a must-visit destination when visiting Japan. In addition to the cultural sites mentioned above, this area is rich in nature. Onsen and local specialties as well
Interesting attractions
- Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle is the oldest and most pristine wooden castle in Japan and is designated as a national treasure. The contrast of the black and white of the cement walls outside the castle. This makes the castle stand out beautifully against the backdrop of the Japanese Alps.
- Nawate Street & Nakamachi Street
The prosperous shopping district and castle town of Matsumoto with a history of 400 years lined up with many kimono shops and wooden sake warehouses. largely during the late Edo period and the Meiji period several times The merchant therefore built a warehouse made of clay walls. (Earth wall, also known as Namago Kabe) to prevent fire damage.
- Kamikochi
It is in the Chubu Sankaku National Park. It is 51 km west of Matsumoto City. Within the park, most visitors walk along the Azusa River from Taisho Pond to Kappabashi Bridge. Kamikochi is a perfectly picturesque place as it is an area where private cars are not allowed, so the area is almost completely free of toxic fumes.
- Shinhotaka Ropeway
Two 3,200-meter-long ropeways connect Shinhotaka Onsen at the foot of the mountain. and Nishihotakaguchi, a viewpoint on the top of a mountain with a height of 2,156 meters above sea level. Nishihotakaguchi Observatory is a Michelin 2-star attraction where you can admire wild flowers and plants in the summer. leaves change color in autumn and snow in winter It also has Japan’s first double-decker gondola.
- Sannomachi area
It is the old town of Takayama where houses of the Edo period over 300 years old have been well preserved. Freedom for everyone to walk and appreciate the scenery of the old town which is full of ancient houses. and a variety of shops as well as choosing to buy local local souvenirs
- World Heritage Village Shirakawa-go
A village that still preserves traditional Japanese-style houses It has also been selected by the UNESCO organization as a World Heritage Site. In December 1995, there is an annual flock of people from all over the world to enjoy its beauty each year.
- Gasshozukuri Minkaen Open Air Museum
It stimulates the living atmosphere of ancient Japanese people who are close to nature. for you to experience the culture Inside there are 25 gassho-zukuri style houses, and there are traditional watermills, shrines, temples, and others that have been relocated from other places for preservation.
- Suganuma and Ainokura World Heritage Villages
A village registered as a World Heritage Site at the same time as Shirakawa-go But quieter, suitable for people who come to relax quietly with nature and ancient villages
- Yokamachi Street, Inami City, Toyama Prefecture
A long stone-paved road leads from this Suizenji Temple. There are woodcarving workshops lined up along the route, where the “carvings of Inami” have also been selected as national handicrafts. The smell of wood and carvings will make people who stop by both nose and eyes. Special! for cat lovers This street is full of wood-carved cats. Go and see how many you can find.
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
A fun modern art museum, especially “The Swimming Pool” by Leandro Erlich, one of the museum’s most popular exhibits. That can be viewed from both places is the exhibition area. and free public spaces A fun way to play with this piece of art is Meeting with visitors on the other side of the water with people looking down from above And there was another group of people looking up from below.
- Higashi Chaya teahouse area
It is an old teahouse area lined with old buildings that are at least 180 years old. It is popular as an entertainment area. Geisha performances can be seen in this area.
- Kenrokuen Garden
One of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan It took a long time to build as a park for the successors of the rulers of the Kaga Domain. Located in the center of Kanazawa city. The Kotoji stone lantern gets its name from the shape of the lantern itself. Shaped like a bridge held by a “koto” (Japanese harp) string, this is known for having some of the best views to be found in the park.
