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Amaharashi Coast

The Amaharashi Coast is located within the Noto Peninsula Quasi-National Park. On clear days, this scenic spot offers a magnificent view of the 3,000-meter-high Tateyama Mountain Range across Toyama Bay.

Chosen as one of "Japan's 100 Best Beaches," "100 Best White Sand and Green Pine Beaches," and "Japan's 88 Best Swimming Beaches," the landscape of white sand, green pines, the Onna-iwa rock from the shoreline, and the distant mountain ranges show different expressions in each season.
This place was also celebrated in the Manyoshu poetry collection, and the "Yoshitsune Rock," which originates from the legend of Yoshitsune, is one of its highlights. It is a place where nature and history overlap in tranquility.

The adjacent Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) "Amaharashi" is equipped with an observation deck, deck walkway, and serves as an information hub, providing a comfortable environment for visitors.

Ota, Takaoka-shi, Toyama

Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village

The Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village still has over 20 Gassho-style houses with large thatched triangular roofs, preserving the history of architecture from the Edo to Meiji periods.

As a "World Heritage Site where people live," the impressive landscape blends the daily lives of local residents with tourists. The village is equipped with a museum, guesthouses, and souvenir shops/restaurants, creating a nostalgic and peaceful environment.

Located on a terraced plateau in the mountains surrounded by nature, another attraction is the rich seasonal changes, including views of rice fields, groves, and snow. It is especially recommended for travelers seeking tranquility.

611 Ainokura, Nanto-shi, Toyama

Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village

The Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village is located on a river terrace of the Shokawa River and has nine Gassho-style houses still standing. Here, you can see architecture that embodies practicality and the wisdom of life to endure the severe natural environment of a heavy snowfall area.

Within the village, there are facilities that convey history, industry, and culture, such as the "Ensho-no-yakata" and "Gokayama Folk Museum," providing opportunities to see, learn, and experience. In the tranquil nature, time flows at a pace that allows you to feel the lifestyle of the past.

The beauty of the four seasons is very rich, and the autumn scenery with fall leaves and snow is particularly spectacular, known as the "three-tiered tapestry." This view attracts many photography enthusiasts. As there are fewer visitors, it's a perfect place for those who want to experience a peaceful atmosphere.

578 Suganuma, Nanto-shi, Toyama