The Iwase residence, or Iwase-ke, is the largest original Gassho-style building still standing in the traditional Ecchu Gokayama area.
The Murakami residence, or Murakami-ke, is a nationally designated important cultural property in Gokayama Village. It was built in the traditional Japanese Gas
In December 1995, this village was registered as an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Visitors can see thatched-roof (gassho-zukuri-style) houses here, examp
Michi no Eki Taira is a roadside station housing souvenir shops, restaurants and a workshop space where people can experience Gokayama Washi (Japanese paper) ma
The Hakusan White Road is a 33.3 km long, scenic mountain road that connects cities in Ishikawa and Gifu Prefectures. Panoramic views of the forest can be seen
This museum is dedicated to artist Jin Homura, an oil painter who uses the primary colors red, yellow and blue.
Shirakawa-go is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its villages with traditional Gassho-zukuri houses. These are large wooden houses built with thatched r
Sushi Iwase is a sophisticated sushi restaurant in Shinjuku. Their recommended dish is the "Chirashizushi" (bowl of sushi rice topped with raw fish and garnishe