"Shirakawa-go is too crowded..." For those of you who feel this way, the hidden gem of a Gassho-style village, Gokayama, is the best

Have you ever been to Shirakawa-go and found it too crowded to take photos?

In fact, there is a quieter and more charming gassho-style village close to Shirakawa-go. That village is Gokayama!

✅ Fewer tourists, so you can take a leisurely stroll
✅ Like Shirakawa-go, it is a hidden gem, despite being a World Heritage Site
✅ The snowy scenery in winter and the autumn leaves are spectacular

Moreover, there are many houses in Gokayama where local people live, so you can enjoy the "real Japanese landscape" that is not overly touristy.

If you are thinking "I want to quietly enjoy the gassho-style scenery" or "I don't like the crowds in Shirakawa-go...", Gokayama is a great choice.

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More information about Gokayama

📍 Location: Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture (Two villages, Ainokura and Suganuma, are registered as World Heritage sites)

🚗 Access: Approximately 30 minutes by car from Shirakawa-go, approximately 1 hour by car from Takaoka Station

🚌 Public transport: Approximately 1.5 hours by "World Heritage Bus" from JR Takaoka Station or Shin-Takaoka Station

You can also visit after visiting Shirakawa-go! Why not enjoy the original Japanese landscape in this quiet village of gassho-style houses?

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