About Suganuma District

Suganuma District (Suganuma-chiku) is located in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, and is part of "Historic Villages of Shirakawago and Gokayama", which are registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The district is home to many traditional gassho-zukuri houses dating back to the Edo period and is a popular tourist destination for its beautiful scenery and historical value.

The most distinctive feature of the Suganuma area is its well-preserved gassho-zukuri villages. The houses with steeply pitched thatched roofs are scattered throughout the village, and their structures are suited to the region's heavy snowfall. Some of the houses in the village are still in use, and the traditional lifestyle is still alive. This allows visitors to experience a real taste of traditional Japanese rural life.

One of the best places to visit when sightseeing is the Aikura Folk Museum and Gassho-Zukuri Folk Museum, which offer interior tours. At these pavilions, visitors can learn about the structure and function of the gassho-zukuri style by viewing exhibits of tools of daily life and farming implements from the past. Visitors can also see the beautiful wooden architecture and detailed craftsmanship inside the houses and be impressed by their exquisiteness.

Furthermore, the Suganuma area is a place where visitors can enjoy the natural scenery of the four seasons. In spring, the cherry blossoms and fresh greenery are beautiful, and in summer, the lush countryside is lush and green. In autumn, the village is decorated with autumn leaves, and in winter, it is covered with snow. Especially in winter, light-up events are held, and the fantastic scenery of snow-covered Gassho-zukuri houses illuminated by the fantastic lights attracts visitors.

The Suganuma area also offers a wide variety of hands-on experiences in traditional local culture and crafts. A variety of programs are offered, such as making Japanese paper, tasting local cuisine, and making local handicrafts, allowing visitors to deeply understand and enjoy the local culture.

The Suganuma area is an attractive tourist destination for its beautiful gassho-style villages, rich natural environment, and local traditional culture. Visitors can spend a heartwarming time enjoying the good old Japanese rural landscape. When you visit Toyama, be sure to visit the Suganuma area and enjoy its charms to the fullest.