Town guide
Nanto
南砺市
Nanto's mountains hide Gokayama, where the steep thatched gassho farmhouses of Ainokura and Suganuma form a World Heritage site, quieter than nearby Shirakawa-go. Inami is famous for woodcarving.
City in Toyama
- places to see
- 12
- protected local foods
- 3
- traditional crafts
- 7
- Japan Heritage stories
- 4
Map of Nanto
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Things to see in Nanto
Takase Site
高瀬遺跡A historic site in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Kanjonji Park
閑乗寺公園A park in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Sunagozaka Dojo
砂子坂道場A historic site in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Kaminashi Hakusan-gu Shrine
上梨白山宮A Shinto shrine in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Nishiakao Hachiman Shrine
西赤尾八幡社A Shinto shrine in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Higashi-Akao Hachimangu
東赤尾八幡宮A Shinto shrine in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Sakaue Hachimangu
坂上八幡宮A Shinto shrine in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Omamedani Hachimangu
大豆谷八幡宮A Shinto shrine in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Shimonashi Jinushi Shrine
下梨地主神社A Shinto shrine in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Kagowatari Hakusan Shrine
籠渡白山社A Shinto shrine in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Sugio Shinmeisha Shrine
杉尾神明社A Shinto shrine in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Kaimukura Sumiyoshi Shrine
皆葎住吉神社A Shinto shrine in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
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Nearby towns and day trips
Japan Heritage stories in Toyama
Local foods from Toyama
Crafts from Toyama
Weather in Kanazawa this week
Today
24 Oct
Rain
High 20°CLow 15°C
Sun
25 Oct
Rain
High 23°CLow 17°C
Rain 80%
Mon
26 Oct
Cloudy
High 20°CLow 14°C
Rain 80%
Tue
27 Oct
Cloudy
High 22°CLow 14°C
Rain 60%
Mild: long sleeves or a light cardigan. Bring a thin jacket for the evening.
Good to know
- Buses link Gokayama with Shirakawa-go and Takaoka. Services are limited, so plan connections.
- Some Ainokura farmhouses take overnight guests. Book early.
- Zuisenji temple in Inami is surrounded by woodcarving workshops.
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